Russian minefields have exposed the limitations of Western-provided armor, forcing Ukraine to rethink its counteroffensive, per The Washington Post.

  • @BassTurd
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    41 year ago

    This maybe be over simplified, but I thought I remember seeing vehicle designed for mine disposal. Basically, I remember what looked like a big bulldozer with a giant wheel with flails on it. If that exists, would equipment like that help, or is this situation different?

    • @DoomBot5
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      21 year ago

      Yes it exists, and yes it will help. 2 problems with it.

      1. Mines aren’t the only thing there, Russians shooting at the operator are there too.
      2. A machine like that needs a lot of maintenance against a large number of mines.
      • @BassTurd
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        11 year ago

        That makes sense. I guess I’m not sure if they are viable, even to some extent in this conflict, vs walking exposed in a mine field with very limited chance for quick cover. It’s all around a super shitty situation that shouldn’t be.