Russian Tank Losses in Ukraine Exceed Production Capacity: In wartime, it is often impossible for any military to replenish its losses quickly enough.

Yet, during the Second World War, the Soviet Union was able to produce some 1,000 tanks monthly – with many rolling straight out of factories and into action.

In its war in Ukraine, Russia’s losses are outpacing production by a factor of 10.

The Economist reported this week that the Kremlin can at best produce around 20 main battle tanks (MBTs) at its single factory, while it has lost thousands in the fighting.