Russia has deployed a new batch of T-90M main battle tanks to Ukraine, fitted with the Arena-M defense system to counter threats from drones and anti-tank missiles. The Arena-M uses radar to track and intercept incoming projectiles,

Ukrainian forces achieved a significant victory near the city of Kurakhove in the Donetsk region by repelling a Russian armored assault with the support of the Leopard 2A4 main battle tank and artillery from the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade.