Ukrainian troops reportedly destroyed a rare Russian combat vehicle, known as the “Terminator“, near Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine.
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Activist and blogger Sergey Sternenko shared a video on December 26th, showing Ukrainian forces using small FPV drones to destroy the feared Russian “Terminator” tank.
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“Ukrainian soldiers from the 110th Brigade, together with allied units, successfully eliminated the rare Russian armored vehicle BMPT“, Sternenko stated, adding: “This vehicle costs between 1.5 to 2 million dollars, and Russia has only a few of them.”
The BMPT, also known as the “Terminator“, is designed to accompany tanks in the battlefield, targeting and neutralizing anti-tank enemy groups.
Using the chassis of the main battle tank T-90, the BMPT replaces the turret with an array of armaments. Armed with two 30mm automatic guns 2A42, two AGD-17 automatic grenade launchers, four 9M120-1 “Ataka” anti-tank missiles, and, in specific cases, a remotely controlled 7.62mm machine gun, this vehicle is equipped for formidable combat situations.
Protected by the heavy tank chassis and Relikt dynamic armor, designed to neutralize cumulative warheads, the BMPT accommodates five crew members (four weapon operators and a driver).
Developed in the late 1980s, the BMPT resurfaced after Russia’s catastrophic war in Chechnya from 1994 to 1995. Russian tank and mechanized forces suffered significant losses during the conflicts with Chechen guerrillas.
The BMPT is an exclusive asset of the Russian army, indicating differing strategic priorities between NATO and Russia.
Photo and video: Reproduction Twitter @sternenko
