T-80BVM Crew Demolishes Ukrainian Stronghold, Clears Path for Assault in Pokrovsk Push

In a critical operation amid Russia’s intensified offensive toward the strategic hub of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, the crew of a T-80BVM main battle tank—equipped with advanced Relikt explosive reactive armor and Sosna-U fire control systems—delivered devastating fire support to advancing assault units.

Operating from a concealed position to evade Ukrainian drone threats, the tank precisely targeted and obliterated a heavily camouflaged enemy stronghold, including fortified firing points and live personnel from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).

This action, reported on October 9, 2025, exemplifies the T-80BVM’s role in breaking through entrenched defenses, contributing to recent Russian gains in the area where forces have advanced within 10-15 km of the city, capturing villages like Rodynske and Myrnohrad while inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian brigades.

Despite high attrition rates—with over 144 T-80BVMs visually confirmed lost since 2022—the tank’s mobility and firepower remain pivotal in the grinding Pokrovsk direction, where daily casualties exceed 400 on the Ukrainian side according to intelligence reports.