The media reported damage to the Russian Armata tank in Syria.

The combat use of the T-14 Armata tank proved unsuccessful for the Russian side. The reason for this is the fact that during the hostilities, the Russian innovative tank, which is still planned to be put into service, could be damaged by Turkish militants, information about which is provided by the American media.

“With the exception of a small number of infantry fighting vehicles, Russia had not previously sent heavy armored vehicles like the T-14 to Syria. Even if a certain amount of T-14s actually entered the country, it is entirely possible that the Russian military limited their actual use in order to reduce the likelihood of accidents or real combat losses. The T-14 really has improved armor compared to Russian tanks of previous generations and an active defense system against anti-tank missiles and anti-tank systems. The tank also makes the crew less vulnerable. For this, the design implements a scheme with a capsule for the crew located at the bottom of the hull and an unmanned turret. Nevertheless, there is a possibility that a combination of different factors can lead to damage or incapacitation of the tank, which will be a negative result for the Russian authorities and a possible propaganda success for anti-Assad groups. ”- сообщает information publication "InosMI", citing a translation of an article by the American resource "The Drive".

It should be clarified that contrary to the argument that the Russian T-14 Armata tank was participating precisely in the hostilities, there is currently no evidence of this, while the Syrian military claims that they have no data on the transfer to the front of the latest Russian tank.