In the NWO area, the IMR-3M has found use as an assault tank

IMR-3M engineer demolition vehicles are used as assault tanks in the Special Military Operation (SMO) zone, Dmitry Kornev, editor of the Military Russia website, told Izvestia.

"This is a rather powerful sample of armored vehicles equipped with special devices. During assault operations, the moldboard is used, and the crane manipulator is removed. The machine can level any non-capital buildings to the ground. In brick or panel houses it makes passages in the walls. All these qualities allow the IMR to clear the way for vehicles or assault groups in urban conditions. This vehicle is more agile and less susceptible to damage than a conventional tank, which has a rotating turret and a long gun - they are easily damaged. The IMR can go head-on, destroying obstacles in its path. The vehicle is also indispensable when operating in villages or hamlets, where it can level anything," Kornev said.

According to him, the IMR actually plays the role of a powerful bulldozer, breaking through the passages of other military equipment.

"In forested areas - it removes debris from trees, when crossing - it helps to prepare access roads to the crossing. The IMR-3M has a smoke protection system, which allows it to cover infantry or equipment coming to the assault - this is another plus. The vehicle is armed with a large-caliber machine gun, which allows you to defend yourself against enemy infantry," he said.

The IMR-3M is also used in the preparation of certain barriers and entrenchments, the expert summarized.

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