Footage from the Bakhmut front shows a Russian tank taking a direct hit from an anti tank guided missile. The uploader claims the Russian vehicle was destroyed in the incident.

Although main battle tanks have their thickest armor up front, ATGMs were designed to pierce through it. Additionally, Russian tanks have proven to be anything but survivable in this conflict. It is very likely that the Russian armor was neutralized.

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