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​Defense Express’ Weekly Review: New Production Factory, Romanian Patriot for Ukraine, First Captured russian Turtle Tank

Captured russian turtle tank / screenshot from video
Captured russian turtle tank / screenshot from video

Digest of Defense Express on the main events of the week

Northrop Grumman Enters Ukraine with Ammo Production Factory

American defense corporation Northrop Grumman intends to establish a medium-caliber ammunition production facility in Ukraine. This officially announced plan is part of a government project, supported by state funding from Ukraine and approved by Washington.

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Illustrative image / Photo credit: Northrop Grumman

russia Transfers Forces, Military Bases Near Finland Left with Outdated Equipment and Minimal Staffing (Satellite Images)

Russia has transferred the majority of its troops and equipment, previously stationed near the Finnish border, to Ukraine. Despite russia’s threats of World War III to NATO countries, military bases close to Finland are now significantly less occupied than they were a year ago, Yle reports, citing an intelligence source.

Read more: Chronicle of russia's Bloodiest War Crimes in Ukraine in 2023
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russia significantly reduces troop presence near the Finnish border / Photo credit: Yle

Almost Impossible: Romania to Transfer the Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine

Despite the transfer of the Patriot battery to Ukraine from Romania being deemed nearly impossible, it did happen. In a session chaired by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on June 20, members of Romania’s Supreme Council of National Defense decided to transfer the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine.

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Romanian Patriot system / open source

russia Pulls Another Batch of Antique T-62 Tanks to Burn Them in Ukraine

In Kemerovo region of the russian federation, a train carrying antiquated T-62M tanks equipped with improvised “BBQ grill grates” for drone protection was observed. The video footage shows at least seven tanks, but it is highly likely that this train is transporting several dozen of these tanks from Siberia to Ukraine.

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An echelon loaded with the T-62M tanks / screenshot from video

Ukraine Captures First Turtle Tank Along With the Crew

The 22nd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has captured russian tank, commonly referred to as a tank shed or turtle tank. This marks the first known capture of this tank by Ukrainian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Read more: Chronicle of the russian federation Crimes in Ukraine (January 2024)