Ukrainian divers raised a Russian T-72 tank to the surface, which had lain on the bottom of the river for more than a year

The Armed Forces of Ukraine may soon receive a new captured tank. But first you need a fighting machine

repair.

What is known

The Russian T-72 tank spent more than a year at the bottom of the Desna River in the Chernihiv region. The combat vehicle sank as a result of an unsuccessful attempt to cross the river near the village of Shestovitsa to the north of Ukraine.

T-72 was able to rise to the surface thanks tojoint work of sappers-divers and specialists of diving and rescue units of the State Special Transport Service. They were also assisted by servicemen of the operational command "North".

According to external signs, the trophy specimen does not have significant damage. It is expected that after the restoration, the Russian tank will join the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.