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Massive Ukrainian Armor Column Drives Into Mine Field
Published 3 years ago
Video and aftermath footage from the onset of the War in Ukraine shows the moment a Ukrainian Armed Forces BMP-1 runs over an antitank mine during an armored assault on pro Russian positions.
The footage in itself is rare for modern conflict as it shows a large armored column crossing open ground as hostile fire can be seen going back and forth. A Ukrainian BMP-1 on the left flank runs over and detonates a mine, catastrophically killing all aboard.
Aftermath photos following the video show an obliterated vehicle with a torn open hull. Witness reports indicate that the gun turret was launched 50 meters or more from the vehicle itself.
After the blast, the cameraman's vehicle slows considerably. They have now realized they have entered a minefield. They must decide if they want to abandon their brethren on the front of the assault or continue forth in the minefield.