Soldiers of the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Galician Airborne Forces have received American M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, expanding the unit’s tactical capabilities on the Ukrainian front.
According to a video released by the 80th Brigade’s press service, the M2 Bradleys were officially incorporated into the unit’s arsenal.
However, with the increasing use of drones on the front lines, the deployment of these vehicles has become more limited — used only when deemed necessary.
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To adapt to this new reality, the armored vehicles have been fitted with additional protective structures against enemy drones — known among soldiers as “grills.” These metal cages are designed to reduce the impact of attacks by small explosive drones.
The commander of one of the vehicles, identified as Ruslan, commented on the Bradley’s performance and the hope for new technological solutions:
“I read that during Operation Desert Storm in Iraq, the Bradley proved extremely effective. I hope that in our war, they soon come up with something against fiber-optic drones. Then this equipment will prove its worth once again.”
The 81st Bukovyna Brigade has also recently received units of the same model, further strengthening the presence of U.S.-made vehicles within the Ukrainian forces.
The M2 Bradley is considered one of the most versatile infantry fighting vehicles in the world. Its M242 Bushmaster 25 mm automatic cannon can penetrate the armor of most Russian vehicles and is capable of firing up to 500 rounds per minute in single or burst mode.
The United States supplied the M2 Bradleys to Ukraine as part of the military aid packages delivered since the start of the conflict.
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