TechRussia claims hit on Ukrainian armor, but inconsistencies arise

Russia claims hit on Ukrainian armor, but inconsistencies arise

The Russians claim they managed to destroy an AMX-10P armored vehicle in the Kursk region. The most intriguing aspect of the incident is that the Ukrainian army does not possess such equipment. There are more inconsistencies.

Russia allegedly destroyed an AMX-10P. This theory has flaws.
Russia allegedly destroyed an AMX-10P. This theory has flaws.
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10:17 AM EST, November 30, 2024

The Russian Rosguard forces reported the destruction of the AMX-10P, a French armored vehicle that replaced the old AMX VCI. According to the Defence UA portal, the Russians allegedly used a drone for this purpose, and the destruction was supposed to take place in the Kursk area.

Does Ukraine even have the AMX-10P?

The grand declaration of the Russian forces caused quite a stir. Moreover, materials were even published and disseminated by the Russian news agency TASS. Nevertheless, the version claiming the destruction of a Ukrainian-owned AMX-10P has flaws.

Firstly, the Ukrainian forces do not officially possess such vehicles. France has never confirmed that these armored vehicles have been delivered to Ukraine. Unofficial reports from February 2023 indicated that a batch of vehicles (at least 10) might be transferred, but these reports were never confirmed through official channels.

It might have been another vehicle

An analysis by the French portal Opex360 highlights visual inconsistencies. The AMX-10P is characterized by an angular hull and features a rear ramp, whereas the vehicle in the Russian film material has a more rounded body and a rather large hatch on the right side, which does not match the design of the AMX-10P.

The portal speculates that the Russians may have indeed disabled Western equipment, specifically the Swedish armored personnel carrier Pansarbandvagn 302 (PVB 302). Here are the characteristics of the PVB 302:

  • The PVB 302 requires a 3-person crew and can transport 8 to 10 soldiers.
  • The vehicle reaches a maximum speed of just under 43 mph.
  • The estimated range is approximately 186 miles.
  • Its armament includes a 20mm Hispano-Suiza Type 804 cannon,
  • a 7.62mm Ksp 58 machine gun,
  • and a smoke grenade launcher.
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