Luhansk region: Russian Invaders Lost Rare ZSA-T Special Vehicle

22 January, 2024 Russian ZSA-T armored vehicle based on KamAZ-4350. Photo credits: Rosoboronexport The Ukrainian military neutralized a rare Russian ZSA-T ambulance armored vehicle near the village of Dibrova, in the Luhansk region.

The drone operators of the 63rd Mechanized Brigade carried out the combat operation. The military had to spend several drones on this special-purpose armored vehicle. "When it is necessary to completely destroy special targets, such as this armored vehicle, the pilots of the 63rd Brigade use several drones," the military said.

The invaders used the ZSA-T armored vehicle (codenamed Linza) to transport their wounded from the front lines. The development of advanced ambulance armored vehicles began in Russia in 2016 at the request of the Ministry of Defense.

The aim of the research and development work under the Linza codename was to create two samples of similar equipment on a common base and with different capabilities. The project, designated ZSA-T, involved the development of a medical transporter to evacuate the wounded and injured from the battlefield or other areas. The Russians also ordered a ZSA-P vehicle, a battalion's mobile ambulance, to provide assistance in the near rear.

Russian ZSA-T Linza field ambulance.

Photo credits: Rosoboronexport

Deliveries of production ZSA Linza systems to the Russian army began in 2021. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a contract for 56 vehicles. Special vehicles are needed to evacuate the wounded and injured from the front line and provide them with first aid.

However, this time the Russian armored vehicle failed to fulfill its task and was neutralized.

Russian armored vehicle ZSA-T Linza in the camera of a Ukrainian drone in the Luhansk region. January 2024. Ukraine.

Frame from video t.me/ombr_63

As previously reported, in 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine re-equipped a captured advanced Russian Linza field ambulance.