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2024-06-10 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russian armoured vehicle blown up when commander forgets to shut hatch

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-06-10 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [107 views ] Top

#1 He always wanted a ride with a sunroof.

Posted by ed in texas 2024-06-10 08:46|| 2024-06-10 08:46|| Front Page Top

#2 That appeared to be the driver's hatch on the front deck, and yes, it should have been closed.

Posted by Silentbrick 2024-06-10 09:18|| 2024-06-10 09:18|| Front Page Top

#3 like "the screen door on a submarine" joke

Posted by Frank G 2024-06-10 10:39|| 2024-06-10 10:39|| Front Page Top

#4 He always wanted a ride with a sunroof.

What if you made the sunroof out of transparent aluminum?

One of the downsides of "hillbilly armor" (or whatever we're calling it these days) is that while it adds drone protection it also reduces visibility from inside the vehicle. I suspect the hatch was open because the driver was trying to see.

Posted by SteveS 2024-06-10 10:57|| 2024-06-10 10:57|| Front Page Top

#5 "...commander forgot to close the hatch." Betcha he won't do that again.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2024-06-10 14:25|| 2024-06-10 14:25|| Front Page Top

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