Fighters of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received a batch of domestic armored vehicles produced by PJSC Scientific and Production Association Praktyka, as reported by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, during the handover of this equipment to the unit.
Rustem Umerov announced this on his social media page.
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As the minister reported, a total of 15 Kozak-2M1 and 25 Kozak-5 armored vehicles were handed over.
Before the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, Kozak-5 was strengthening other security structures, such as the National Guard and Border Guards, while Kozak-2M1 has been in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces since 2020.
Although as of 2023, the use of Kozak-5 in the Armed Forces was known, particularly in the 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslav Brigade, where the vehicle also received very positive feedback.
Thus, evidently, Kozak-5 will now be observed in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine much more frequently.
The universal armored vehicle is based on the Ford F-550 4x4 chassis, designed for five seats, and equipped with STANAG 4569 Level 2 protection. The chassis was specially reinforced, more powerful brakes, suspension components, and axles were installed. At a full weight of 10 tons, the Kozak-5 is equipped with a 330 hp diesel engine with a displacement of 6.7 liters and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
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