Ukraine captures Russian 'barn' tank modified against drone threat

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 22nd Separate Mechanised Brigade stands next to a Russian T-62 Soviet main battle tank crafted with anti-drone protection that was recently captured by his unit, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location in Donetsk region, Ukraine, June 19, 2024. REUTERS/Alina Smutko

DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (Reuters) - The Ukrainians call it a "barn" tank, a bizarre-looking Russian battlefield vehicle captured by Kyiv's forces that shows how troops are trying to adapt to the constant threat of drone attacks.

The vehicle, built from a ramshackle, rusted T-62 tank, was modified to have a boxy metal shell as its exterior, a cage at its rear and electronic warfare devices attached to it, soldiers told Reuters after it was captured this week.