Russian warehouses empty as war strains military resources
A recording from a Russian warehouse in Omsk has appeared online. It shows the extent of the equipment that the Russians had before the invasion of Ukraine compared to what they have now. The difference is clearly visible—tanks and infantry fighting vehicles have disappeared, and the warehouse is nearly empty.
Russians have been invading Ukraine for over three years. Although they have numerical and equipment advantages, the potential of their army is also beginning to deplete. This is evident in the statistics released by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russian losses are reported to be about 950,000 wounded and killed.
Estimating losses in terms of military equipment is difficult. Various estimates suggest that the Russians could have lost between 11,000 to as many as 20,000 armoured vehicles. Putin and his regime have shifted the economy to a war footing, but the losses are so significant that they are forced to use post-Soviet equipment, as current production cannot meet the Russian army’s demands.
Satellite recording from Russia: Base emptied
Meanwhile, satellite images from the Institute of Automotive and Armoured Engineering in Omsk have surfaced online. According to 2021 data, there were 120 tanks, 89 armoured personnel carriers, 41 infantry fighting vehicles, and 54 MT-12 Rapira anti-tank guns stored there. Judging by satellite photos from April 2025, this equipment has been removed from the warehouse. Only a few dozen trucks and a handful of BAT-2 engineering vehicles remain on site.
According to the portal militarnyi.com, Russian production cannot keep up with the losses. As of 2022, it was estimated that the pace of Russian tank production was 120 per month. Currently, this number fluctuates between 30 and 35 tanks per month. Additionally, it is becoming increasingly difficult to refurbish equipment withdrawn from the front. The speed of returning them to the front is reported to have slowed by 3.5 to 4 times. Meanwhile, as reported by the portal defence24.pl, Russians are losing up to 380 tanks per month at the front, which far exceeds production capabilities. This footage clearly demonstrates that Putin's army faces certain limitations that it will not be able to overcome. Warehouses are emptying. The question remains: how much longer will Russia be able to sustain the war, and how long can Ukrainians continue their brave defence against the aggressor?
