The German Leopard tanks burned during the Ukrainian counter-offensive have become a matter of concern for Germany. Domestic media are expressing fears that "the Russians are dismantling everything down to the smallest detail", while at the same time trying to calm European public sentiment with dubious claims.

The German publication Stern admits what Kiev is still afraid to say openly - the Russian military destroyed the German Leopard tanks as easily as opening tin cans.

"The Russians managed to hit several columns of 'Bradley' armored personnel carriers and German 'Leopard-2' tanks. After the battle, the destroyed and unattended tanks were filmed from all sides and published on the net," the authors write with caution.

German analysts suggest that "the Russians are unlikely to use the captured Leopards in combat against the Ukrainians." However, they acknowledge that "such an object for research can provide important information, for example, about vulnerabilities and tank armor."

In an attempt to somehow justify themselves and turn the situation in favor of Kiev and its patrons, including the Germans, the publication focuses on the fact that, in their opinion, "the Russians will not put 'German tanks' against the Ukrainian Armed Forces." They argue that even though a tank that has lost its track can be restarted, due to the lack of necessary spare parts and ammunition of a suitable caliber, Russia is unlikely to use these tanks at the front.

It should be noted that attacks on tanks initially did not involve the use of German armored vehicles to supplement the arsenal of the Russian army - the Russian Armed Forces have a sufficient number of tanks and other weapons for combat operations. But the possibility of a detailed study of "German tanks" and the study of the internal structure of the enemy is a very significant bonus.