Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation donates Snatch Land Rover armored vehicles to the military

6 January, 2024 Snatch Land Rovers of the Ukrainian military. January 2024. Ukraine.

Frame from a video by the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation Ukrainian volunteers have delivered Snatch Land Rover armored vehicles to the military. The Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation said that they have sent the first five Snatch Land Rovers.

In total, it is planned to send 30 such vehicles. "In early November, we reported to you on the contracted batch of wheeled and tracked armored vehicles. And the first five Snatch Land Rovers out of 30 have already been delivered," the foundation said.

The foundation's specialists converted this armored vehicle to make space inside for more personnel. The vehicles were sent to the military from the following units:

• 15th Separate Mountain Assault Battalion;
• 25th Airborne Brigade;
• Azov Brigade;
• 233rd Territorial Defense Battalion.

Snatch Land Rovers of the Ukrainian military. January 2024. Ukraine.

Frame from a video by the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation

The British lightly armored Snatch Land Rover is designed to protect against bullets and debris. The SUV is equipped with armored glass, a fully armored body that protects drivers and personnel who will be transported in it. After being remodeled by Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation, it can accommodate 6 to 8 people.

The vehicles should allow safe delivery of items, ammunition and equipment to positions.

Snatch Land Rovers of the Ukrainian military. January 2024.

Ukraine. Frame from a video by the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation

"At the same time, people inside feel comfortable and, most importantly, they are protected from bullets, debris, and anything that could damage their health or life," the foundation noted. This is not the first time Ukrainian troops have received Sn?tch Land Rover vehicles.

Back in 2021, Latvia donated 7 Sn?tch Land Rover medical vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

One of Snatch Land Rover lightly armored vehicles transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Photo credits: Latvian Armed Forces

Snatch Land Rover lightly armored vehicles were developed in the UK for patrolling during the Northern Ireland Troubles and introduced as an upgrade to the Land Rover Defender in 1992.