Syria reclaims T-62M tanks from rebels
Militants in southern Syria have just handed over a series of weapons to the Syrian Government Army (SAA), including a T-62M tank that was previously captured by the rebels.
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According to images published by ANNA News, the rebels handed over at least 11 US TOW missile launchers along with about 17 TOW missiles, dozens of Fagot missiles, several modified Malutak missiles with two launchers as well as other weapons.
The released images also show two Shilka self-propelled vehicles, four BMP-1 armored vehicles, and seven battle tanks. Although not mentioned in the SAA's recently captured spoils of war, according to the released images, the government army also recovered the T-62M - the SAA's most powerful tank line.
Southfront's source said that these T-62Ms that fell into the hands of the rebels were most likely part of a batch of tanks that Russia reinforced for the SAA in late 2017, but it is unclear when they fell into the hands of the rebels.
Southfront said that Russia's continuous supply of T-62Ms to Syria shows that this tank line has proven its strength and reliability in the war against terrorists, especially in the fierce confrontation with the US-made TOW anti-tank missile.
To do that, the T-62M has just completed a comprehensive upgrade package in Russia, including engine and attack/defense systems, before being transferred to the SAA.
Although these heavy tanks were captured, no damage caused by T-62M to government forces during the campaign to liberate Daraa was recorded.
