Russian officials are facing embarrassing questions over video showing more than 100 modern tanks that were apparently left unguarded next to a rural train station in Yekaterinburg.
AFP and Reuters (both 100) differ from Russia Today (200) on the numbers, and even on the class of tank (T-80 vs. "mostly T-72").
But there's no disputing the images as curious locals wander around the hulking, snow-covered tanks and even climb inside. (Yes, they're unlocked.)
A Urals military spokesman is quoted by Russia Today as saying the tanks were left there in November "on purpose while being relocated."
AFP and Reuters (both 100) differ from Russia Today (200) on the numbers, and even on the class of tank (T-80 vs. "mostly T-72").
But there's no disputing the images as curious locals wander around the hulking, snow-covered tanks and even climb inside. (Yes, they're unlocked.)
A Urals military spokesman is quoted by Russia Today as saying the tanks were left there in November "on purpose while being relocated."