Belarusian Territorial Defence Forces uses captured Ukrainian KrAZ Cobra

26 September, 2023 Belarusian TDF and KrAZ Cobra armored vehicle. Photo from social media Belarusian Territorial Defense Forces use captured Ukrainian-made KrAZ Cobra.

The photos on the issue were released by local Telegram channels. The armored vehicle, which was repainted black, was seen at the Osipovichy training ground that belongs to the 51st Guards Artillery Brigade. It should be noted that the purchase of armored vehicles of Ukrainian production for the needs of the security forces of Belarus was not reported previously.

Belarusian TDF and KrAZ Cobra armored vehicle.

Photo from social media

Most likely, Belarusians received this Cobra from the Russian troops or Wagner mercenaries, who captured it from Ukrainian Defense Forces. Visual evidence of the destruction or capture of these armored vehicles has not been published. Recall that mercenaries from the Wagner PMC were training Belarusian territorial defense troops at the Osipovichy training ground.

During the exercises, the Belarusian territorial defense troops practiced tasks to block and destroy sabotage and reconnaissance groups in rough terrain.

Belarusian TDF and KrAZ Cobra armored vehicle. Photo from social media

A scenario was trained out for the detention of a group of looters who carried out an armed raid on a store in the town of Vyazie. Further, the TDF practiced counteraction against saboteurs who used small arms and an unmanned aerial vehicle.

At the end of the exercises, the heads of the district executive committees fired from TT pistols, Kalashnikov assault rifles, and machine guns and RPG-7V.

In addition, a presentation of new drones, interception systems, and reconnaissance took place at the exercises.