# Putin shown unmanned T-72-based tanks in Chelyabinsk Region

https://mins.news/en/item/83923

- TASS, 2026-10-02 18:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2196933

> During a visit to the Chebarkul training ground in Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region, President Vladimir Putin was shown unmanned combat vehicles built on T-72 B3M chassis. The vehicles carry tank-type and BMPT-type combat modules and were used in the main phase of the Center-2026 drills to support assault units with fire.

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