Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine – Footage released on Sunday (18) shows a captured M113 armored vehicle being used by Russian forces during attacks on the Zaporizhzhia front. The vehicle appears bearing both Russian and U.S. flags, after being restored and fitted with additional protection against FPV drones.
According to reports, the vehicle is being employed in offensive operations against Ukrainian positions. The episode reinforces a well-known practice in the conflict, where captured armored vehicles from both sides are adapted and returned to the battlefield.
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The M113, originally American-made, is a troop carrier that entered service in the 1960s and was widely supplied to Ukraine by Western countries as part of military aid packages. Although considered obsolete compared to modern armored vehicles, it continues to play a strategic role as a troop transport and logistical support asset.
Improvised Armor Against Drones
The restoration of the captured M113 included the addition of improvised cage armor designed to reduce the impact of FPV drone attacks, which have become increasingly frequent in the battles across Ukraine. This type of modification has already been observed on various vehicles used by both armies, as they continue to reinforce protection against the growing threat of unmanned aircraft.
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The Zaporizhzhia sector remains one of the most contested areas of the frontline, with intense offensives and counteroffensives. The use of symbolic armored vehicles, such as the M113 marked with Russian and American flags, also serves a propaganda purpose, reinforcing Moscow’s narrative of deploying captured Western equipment.
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