Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed BMP-3 with Kaktus ERA

26 May, 2024 Destroyed Russian BMP-3 with Kaktus ERA in the Donetsk region. May 2024. Frame from the video of the 1st Battalion, 5th Brigade

The Ukrainian military destroyed the Russian BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, equipped with the Kaktus reactive armor. Militarnyi reports on this. The enemy vehicle was discovered and destroyed in the village of Ivanivske on the outskirts of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.

The 1st Battalion of the 5th Assault Brigade released the video of the destruction of the Russian IFV. In addition to dynamic protection, the BMP-3 688M-SB3KDZ was equipped with a so-called "grill" to protect the upper part of the turret and hull from drone strikes and UAV drops.