Donetsk region: the military destroyed equipment from China
5 February, 2024 Chinese Desertcross-1000-3 all-terrain vehicle hit by a Ukrainian drone and the body of a Russian soldier in the camera of a Ukrainian drone. January 2024. Ukraine.
Frame from the video of the 53rd Brigade In the Donetsk region, drones of the Ukrainian military hit Russian equipment that had arrived from China. The video of the attack was released in the WarArchive Telegram group, where it was said that the combat work had been carried out by soldiers of the 53rd Mechanized Brigade.
The soldiers managed to detect and destroy a Chinese-made Desertcross all-terrain vehicle. The FPV drone also eliminated a Russian soldier who was driving a Chinese vehicle. Russians began using Desertcross-1000-3 all-terrain vehicles last fall. These vehicles are manufactured for Russia by the Chinese company Shandong Odes Industry.
A Chinese Desertcross-1000-3 all-terrain vehicle of the Russian military in the camera of a Ukrainian drone before the attack. January 2024. Ukraine.
Frame from the video of the 53rd Brigade
The Russian Defense Ministry stated that more than 530 such vehicles had been transferred to the troops in 2023. A contract for the purchase of about 1,600 more units was also being prepared. In particular, 500 were to be delivered in December, and the rest in the first quarter of 2024.
The cost of the basic configuration for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation amounted to RUB 1.58 million, with modifications - RUB 2.1 million. Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles are equipped with a gasoline engine with a capacity of 72 horsepower, and a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters.
Chinese Desertcross-1000-3 all-terrain vehicle of the Russian military on the territory of Ukraine. November 2023.
Ukraine. Freeze frame from @TheDeadDistrict video
The total weight of the all-terrain vehicle is 916 kilograms; it can carry cargo weighing up to 300 kilograms, which is quite enough for transporting towed mortars with little ammunition. Desertcross 1000-3 allows off-road to solve logistical issues, evacuate the wounded, carry out raid measures, and conduct sabotage and reconnaissance missions.
Desertcross 1000CC-3 all-terrain vehicle in Russia.
2023. Photo credits: TASS
Russians used to order specialized Chinese vehicles before Desertcrosses. In particular, Chinese Tiger armored vehicles arrived in Russia in June 2023.
Then Chinese-made military equipment first appeared in service in Russian units.