Russia’s 90th Guards Tank Division is preparing BMPT “Terminator” crews for combat employment, refining a specialized armored fire-support capability intended to shield tank formations and assist assault troops under the conditions of high-density anti-armor fires and pervasive reconnaissance now defining the war in Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense said the crews belong to a guards tank regiment within the division, which operates under Russia’s “Center” grouping, and that the training cycle concentrates on rapid engagement and concealment techniques designed to reduce exposure time while delivering heavy suppressive fire. The emphasis on speed to the firing line, rapid target servicing, and immediate displacement reflects a battlefield where drones, artillery, and loitering munitions punish static positions, and where armored formations must suppress dismounted anti-tank teams before they can cue follow-on strikes. Read more...
