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Ukrainian Drone Strike Triggers Russian Armored Chaos

1/21/2025

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A Ukrainian drone strike caused a Russian BTR-82 armored personnel carrier to malfunction, leading it to fire its main gun uncontrollably. This dramatic moment, caught on video, highlights the vehicle's fragility amid the ongoing conflict, adding to the staggering tally of over a thousand BTR-82 losses since the invasion began. The vehicle's fate hangs in the balance.

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A Ukrainian drone strike caused a Russian BTR-82 armored personnel carrier to malfunction, leading it to fire its main gun uncontrollably. This dramatic moment, caught on video, highlights the vehicle's fragility amid the ongoing conflict, adding to the staggering tally of over a thousand BTR-82 losses since the invasion began. The vehicle's fate hangs in the balance.