The new tank division was formed on the basis of the Primorsky Connection of the Marine Fleet of the Pacific Fleet (Tof) of the Navy of the Navy. The division received upgraded tanks T-80BV. It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the information support department of the press service of the Eastern Military District (VVO) in Tof.
“A new tank division is formed in the conjunction of the Marine Coastal Forces of the Pacific Fleet deployed in Primorsky Krai. It received more than 30 modern modernized T-80B tanks, which will significantly strengthen the shock capabilities of the seaside compound of Marine Corps Tof,” said Message.
Drivers mechanics took new cars. The created tank division will begin classes on combat training in the winter period of training.
In December, the TFT information supply department reported on the transfer of T-80BV T-80BV tanks. The report emphasized that the military received more than 20 cars.
In September, the Polish edition of Defence24 reported that Russia has about 3,500 tanks. The publications noted that in 2021 the military will receive T-80bvm tanks with a gas turbine engine.