A Ukrainian drone destroyed a Russian BTR-82A with a dozen M430A1 grenades

The Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated a Russian armored personnel carrier using an unmanned aerial vehicle.

What we know

What kind of drone was used is unknown. But the video shows the drone dropping about a dozen American-made M430A1 rounds on the BTR-82A armored personnel carrier.

The 40 x 53 mm round is a versatile grenade with a penetration of 75 mm or 76 mm of steel. The M430A1 HEDP is an improved version of the M430 HEDP round with a 50 mm or 51 mm steel penetration.

Source: @The3rdForceUA

Image: BBC

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