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“Introduced in 1986, the 3BM42 was produced in large numbers and, along with the 3BM32, served as the principal anti-armor round for the Soviet Union through the end of the Cold War. This round saw action in both the Chechen and Georgian conflicts, and saw extensive use on both sides of the so-called “War in Donbass“. Seeing worldwide proliferation with the exportation of more modern tank designs by Russia and the Ukraine, the 3BM42 is in service with various users across the Middle and Far-East along with the Americas. Due to export and combat usage, it can be assumed that Russian stocks of 3BM42 rounds have been significantly reduced while Ukrainian stockpiles may be completely depleted.“ *To enhance the visibility of shear bands, a finer mesh and increased strain limit may be required, although computational limitations prevent me from implementing these adjustments at this time. It is important to acknowledge that the provided results are based on the available information and
