A Ukrainian FPV drone flew inside a BMP-1 and exploded, destroying the $200,000 infantry fighting vehicle

By: Maksim Panasovskiy | 09.09.2023, 18:44

The Ukrainian Defence Forces have demonstrated an unusual way of destroying Russian military equipment. The experiment was staged on the BMP-1.

Here's What We Know

Usually for the destruction of Russian armoured vehicles drones with grenades. Also a popular method of attack is the use of FPV drone, which strikes a tank or infantry fighting vehicle on the move.

In this case, the Ukrainian Armed Forces were able to destroy the BMP-1 in a slightly unusual way. The Russian infantry fighting vehicle was hit by an FPV drone that flew inside and exploded.

Ukraine's defence forces have destroyed several hundred BMP-1s in more than a year and a half. Nearly 100 combat vehicles have been captured. The Russians also use newer BMP-1AMs on the battlefields, but they are infrequent. According to Oryx, at least 34 BMP-1AMs have been destroyed, damaged or captured.

Source: @horevica