Ukrainian FPV drone effectively destroys Russian T-80BV tank due to detonation of ammunition
The Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed a T-80BV tank of the Russian army. A kamikaze drone was used for this purpose.
Here's What We Know
Analysts @UAWeapons published a video of a tank being hit by an FPV drone with explosives. Due to the presence of ammunition on board, the T-80BV exploded spectacularly. The tank was destroyed by the soldiers of the 72nd Separate Mechanised Brigade in Donetsk region.
#Ukraine: Ukraine's 72nd Mechanised Brigade chased a Russian T-80BV with a combat sight that was wandering in the vicinity of Vuhledar, Donetsk region, blowing the tank to smithereens with the ammunition on board, which exploded spectacularly. pic.twitter.com/pMBOB0ls0s
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The T-80BV is often seen on the territory of Ukraine. According to Oryx analysts, since 24 February last year, the Russian army has lost more than 360 of these tanks. Most of them were destroyed, and several dozen T-80BVs were captured by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Source: @UAWeapons
