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T-54/55 tanks called the “AK-47 of tanks”
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: The article describes the Soviet T-54/55 tank series as widely built and still used in combat, including in Ukraine.
WHO: 19FortyFive
WHAT: Describes the Soviet T-54/55 tank series’ production scale and current use, including sightings on Ukraine’s front lines in 2023.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: The tanks were spotted on the front lines in 2023 and are being used as mobile artillery and infantry support.
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