Russian BMP‑2 fails minefield crossing in Ukrainian conflict
Anton Heraszczenko, adviser to the head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, reported online that a Russian BMP-2 fighting vehicle failed to cross a minefield near the village of Berestowe in the Kupiansk region. A Russian soldier was injured in the explosion.
12:42 PM EDT, June 25, 2024
The BMP-2 is a Soviet design that succeeded the BMP-1 vehicles. It was first presented in 1982 during a parade in Red Square. BMP-2 designers focused mainly on modernizing the armament.
The vehicle has a mass of about 31,700 lbs, and its range is 373 miles. On roads, it reaches a maximum speed of 40 mph. The BMP-2 can also move in water at a speed of up to 4 mph.
The BMP-2 can accommodate up to 10 people, and its main task is transporting infantry and protecting soldiers from small arms fire. These types of vehicles are the primary infantry fighting vehicles in the armies of the former USSR.
Anton Heraszczenko, adviser to the head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, reported online that the popular Russian vehicle lost the battle to a mine.
A Russian BMP-2 fighting vehicle with a landing force makes an unsuccessful attempt to pass through a mine barrier near the village of Berestove, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, he wrote on platform X.
In general, it can be seen that earlier in this location, Ukrainians blew up three Russian BMPs and one tank. This, however, did not stop subsequent vehicles from exploding.
What does the Russian vehicle look like?
These vehicles' armament includes a 30-mm 2A42 automatic cannon, a 7.62-mm PKT tank machine gun, a 9M111 Fagot guided missile system, and a 9M113 Konkurs anti-tank system.
The BMP-2 is a vehicle designed to operate alongside tanks. It has a smoke generator apparatus, fire protection, and active protection systems.
