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(NSFW) Russian’s GoPro Catches Buddy Tripping AP Mine
Published 5 months ago
This footage, provided via a Russian soldier’s GoPro, shows his squad walking in column down a trail when one of the members further ahead triggers an anti-personnel mine. At least two Russians are shown to be injured and bloodied. Viewer discretion is advised.
Although the location and unit are unknown, it is still comparatively rare to see mines detonating from a GoPro/helmet cam perspective in this war, with the vast majority being captured by observing drone. It’s also fairly rare for a country to share footage of its own people on the losing end of an exchange- although it is possible that it was found posthumously by Ukrainians. The means by which this video became available were not disclosed.
The mine goes off at 0:03, at which point the uninjured squadmates begin relieving the wounded of their gear and rendering aid. Right at the 1:00 mark, one of the casualties is shown to be ambulatory, but the other is not so fortunate.
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Cole Simms
Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.
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