Ukrainian Armed Forces received American M1117 armoured personnel carriers

By: Myroslav Trinko | 18.03.2024, 09:18
Ukrainian Armed Forces received American M1117 armoured personnel carriers

The Ukrainian army has received American M1117 armoured personnel carriers.

Here's What We Know

Armoured vehicles became in service with the 425th Separate Assault Battalion "Skala". The video of the APC was published by the press service of the battalion. It is not yet known how many such armoured personnel carriers Ukraine has received, but earlier the US promised to transfer 250 units to the AFU.

Pereglyanuti tsiy dopis in Instagram

Dopis, posted by Skala (@skala.battalion)

For those not in the know

The M1117 is an American light armoured vehicle designed for urban and terrain operations. It is designed to protect crew and infantry from small fire and explosive threats. The M1117 is highly manoeuvrable and mobile due to its wheelbase and powerful engine. It can be armed with a variety of weapons, including machine guns and grenade launchers. The M1117 is widely used in the armies of many countries due to its reliability and adaptability to different combat conditions.

Source: skala.battalion