Front-line tank crews in Ukraine are spending their down time waging war in the video game 'World of Tanks'

• Front-line soldiers in Ukraine are spending down time playing video games in which they battle tanks, NYT reported.
• One soldier who made headlines for his expert command of a tank said he plays World of Tanks "when I have a bit of free time."
• The games help soldiers cope with boredom, and some credit gaming with helping them develop real-world fighting tactics.

When Ukrainian soldiers aren't operating tanks and artillery and fighting on the front lines, many are apparently turning to video games, including one in particular in which they battle tanks.