Russian T-72 tank taken out of action in the Ukraine | Upscaled video + 300% Slow Motion

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Another T-72 Russian tank taken out of action by the Ukrainian forces. It is not clear how the tank was destroyed, either an anti-tank launcher or a mine, but the subsequent detonation of the tank's ammunitions is clearly visible. Footage has been upscaled and also a slow motion version has been added (300% slower). The T-72 is a family of Soviet/Russian main battle tanks that entered production in 1969.[10] The T-72 was a development of the T-64, which was troubled by high costs and its reliance on immature developmental technology. About 25,000 T-72 tanks have been built, and refurbishment has enabled many to remain in service for decades. The early T-72 versions are considered as second-generation main battle tanks. It was widely exported and saw service in 40 countries and in numerous conflicts. The T-90 introduced in 1992 is a relatively minor development of the T-72B, though production and development of the T-72 continues today. The T-72 has seen extensive service in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine with both sides. Russia's most numerous tanks are the T-72B3 (mod. 2011, mod. 2016), and T-72B3M. These tanks have been engaged with US made FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missiles. In the buildup to the invasion Russian forces applied improvised steel grilles to the top of the turret, pejoratively called "cope cages". This was done possibly in an attempt to counter the usage of FGM-148 Javelin and loitering munition by Ukrainian forces.