Tank units were once again formed in Russian guards. This was declared by the director of the Ministry, Viktor Zolotov, writing Interfax.

Due to the expansion of the heavy weapons of the army used by the military as part of the Russian Guard, the tank units have been recreated and the firepower of the artillery has increased significantly, the representative of the department said after the major exercises held in the Ryazan area.
Previously, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) transferred the next advanced T-80BVM tanks to handle the armed forces of the Russian Federation. According to information from the representatives of the business, modernization increases the security of the tank and thus the safety of the crew. The updated device will allow the command, driver and gunner to perform more effective combat tasks. In the process of modernizing combat facilities, the requirements of special participants in Ukraine have been taken into account.