The well-known Ukrainian military journalist Andrii Tsaplienko wrote about this in his Telegram channel and published a corresponding video-confirmation.
In the video, the crew of the YPR-765 armored personnel carrier of the "Steel Border" brigade successfully overcomes more than two kilometers under constant enemy rocket and artillery fire in an open minefield.
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"One of the most dramatic episodes of fighting in the Kupyansk and Svatovo area. On that day, two full packages of the Grad MLRS as well as 15 shells from barrel artillery were aimed at the borderguard’s armored vehicle," - this is how the Ukrainian journalist described what is said in the video.
According to Andrii Tsaplienko, "thanks to the incredible luck and professionalism of the mechanic-driver, it was possible to replace the soldiers in the positions, as well as to evacuate the two wounded and the bodies of the two dead comrades."
"YPR-765 armored personnel carriers manufactured in the Netherlands proved to be one of the most effective means of delivering and evacuating infantrymen in real conditions," the Ukrainian military journalist emphasized.
The "Steel Border" brigade is one of the combat brigade that was formed in a rows of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. Earlier It was called as one of the most successful, as its units have not lost a single position, Fighters of the brigade work harmoniously, have a high morale and are motivated to defend the country and fight against the invaders.
A brief reminder, the YPR-765 vehicles involved in the attack are Dutch versions of the American M113 tracked armored personnel carrier, with a 12.7mm machine gun.
As Defense Express reported, the Netherlands “Created” New Patriot System for Ukraine.
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