A tank battalion consists of 31 tanks. Therefore, Ukrainian forces have eliminated 102 tank battalions of the Russian Federation over the course of ten months. Read also: Ukrainian forces destroy Russian armored column near Kurakhove The Ministry of Defense reported that May 12, 2024, became a sort of “day of tankmen” for the Russians this year. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on that day, Ukraine struck 31 enemy tanks— an entire battalion. Such losses could cost the Russian budget at least $9 billion. This figure is based on average global prices for armored veh…