Russia's military stock depleted as war strains resources
A recording from a Russian warehouse in Omsk has surfaced online, revealing the extent of Russia's equipment before and after the invasion of Ukraine. The difference is stark – tanks and infantry fighting vehicles are now missing, and the warehouse is nearly empty.
The Russians have been invading Ukraine for over three years. Despite their numerical and equipment advantages over the opposition, their army's potential is beginning to wane. This is evident in the statistics released by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which suggest Russian losses have already reached approximately 950,000 wounded and killed.
Evaluating the losses in military equipment is challenging. Various estimates indicate that the Russians may have lost between 11,000 and even 20,000 armoured vehicles. Putin and his regime have shifted the economy to a war footing, but the losses are so substantial that they have to rely on post-Soviet equipment as current production cannot satisfy the needs of the Russian army.
Satellite recording from Russia. Base emptied
Meanwhile, satellite images from the Institute of Automotive and Armored Engineering in Omsk have been released 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 there. Based on satellite photos from April 2025, this equipment has been cleared from the warehouse. Only several dozen lorries and a few BAT-2 engineering vehicles remain on site.
According to the portal militarnyi.com, Russian production cannot keep up with the losses. It is estimated that as of 2022, the pace of Russian tank production was 120 per month. Currently, this number fluctuates between 30 and 35 tanks per month. It is also becoming increasingly challenging to refurbish withdrawn equipment from the front lines. The rate at which they are returned to the front is said to have decreased 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. The following footage perfectly highlights that Putin's army faces certain limitations that it will not be able to overcome. Warehouses are emptying. The question remains, how much longer can Russia sustain the war, and how long can Ukrainians valiantly defend themselves against the aggressor?
