A Ukrainian FPV drone hit and destroyed a Russian armored vehicle VPK-Ural just 13 kilometers from the border between Russia and Ukraine. The incident occurred near a checkpoint close to the Lukoil gas station in the village of Oktyabrsky, Belgorod region.
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The attack was documented and shared by military observer Tendar on his X (formerly Twitter) account, where images of the vehicle being hit are visible. According to analysis of the images, the armored vehicle was equipped with anti-drone protection covering the vehicle’s machine gun nest.
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The video’s author also indicated that there was ammunition inside the vehicle at the time of the attack, which may have contributed to the intensity of the observed destruction.
About the VPK-Ural
The VPK-Ural is a Russian mine-resistant armored vehicle based on the Ural-53099 truck, unveiled to the public in 2019. This model has an upgraded version known as the AMN-590951, which features additional protection for the engine and body with significant improvements against bullets and shrapnel. The troop compartment of this version can accommodate up to 9 people, and it is equipped with a machine gun nest with a 12.7mm caliber Kord on the roof.
The AMN-590951 weighs 14.5 tons, reaches a maximum speed of at least 100 km/h, and has a maximum range of 1000 km.
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Photos and video: Twitter @Tendar. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
