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military2 years ago

Military Mishaps: Ukrainian Tank Crushes Friendly Vehicle, Russia Loses 5 Attack Helicopters in 5 Days.

A video circulating on social media shows a Ukrainian T-72 tank backing over and crushing a friendly International M1224 MaxxPro armored vehicle. The cause of the incident is unclear, but it may have occurred near the front line in the southwestern Donetsk region. The MaxxPro is a mine-resistant vehicle designed to withstand blasts from IEDs and fire from rocket-propelled grenades. The US has supplied Ukraine with several hundred MaxxPro vehicles, and according to open-source intelligence, Kyiv's troops have seen 41 MaxxPro vehicles either destroyed, damaged, captured, or abandoned.

military2 years ago

"Russia's Failed Attempts to Destroy US-Made Military Vehicles in Ukraine"

US-made MaxxPro mine-resistant armored fighting vehicles are proving crucial in Ukraine's fight against Russian forces, as they are almost indestructible and have a "V-shaped" hull that helps deflect blasts from mines or improvised explosive devices. Last year, the US announced that it would send 200 vehicles to Ukraine as part of a military aid package. However, Ukraine still faces formidable obstacles, including Russia's complex defense systems in southeastern Ukraine, comprised of razor wire, anti-tank obstacles, and deadly minefields.