Magyar Birds destroyed three Akhmat armored vehicles

16 December, 2024 Two destroyed 3-STS "Akhmat" armored vehicles. Photo: Magyar Birds External pilots of the 414th Separate Regiment of Strike Unmanned Aerial Systems "Birds of Magyars" destroyed three Akhmat armored vehicles.

A video of their destruction was posted on the unit's official YouTube channel. The 414th Regiment managed to capture these armored vehicles during an attempt by Russians to launch an offensive against the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Donetsk region. Moreover, one of the vehicles was equipped with a full crew.

The first Akhmat armored vehicle was hit by an FPV drone with a cumulative charge. The hit was not very successful, so the vehicle continued to move, but was forced to land its troops in the first available trench. The vehicle abandoned by the enemy was finished off by an FPV drone,which caused serious damage to the vehicle from the inside to prevent the enemy from using it to retreat. The second Akhmat armored vehicle, which went with the paratroopers towards the Defense Forces' positions, managed to drive further than the first destroyed vehicle, but was blown up by anti-tank remote-controlled candy that was scattered on the vehicle's path.

The damaged armored vehicle was abandoned by the enemy, and the 13 soldiers and crew retreated to the nearest trenches, where they were later destroyed. The third Akhmat armored vehicle was also damaged by a blast, and the infantry began to rally in a different area than the enemy had planned.

A 3-STS "Akhmat" armored vehicle blown up by a landmine. Photo: Magyar Birds

To ensure its reliable destruction, the vehicle was additionally hit by two FPV drones, one of which detonated inside, causing a fire and complete destruction.

According to Magyar, the use of Akhmat armored vehicles is no longer exotic, and they are becoming more common at the front. This armored vehicle was introduced in 2022 and was developed at the Remdiesel plant on a three-axle all-wheel drive chassis from the KAMAZ-5350 with a 6x6 wheel configuration. The interior space allows for 9 military troops, and the crew consists of 1 driver.

Its armored body module is mounted directly on the chassis frame.

The roof has a hatch with a turret for a machine gun or other weapons.

Earlier, Militarnyi reported that the 414th Separate Regiment of Strike Unmanned Aerial Systems had destroyed a Russian R-934BMV electronic warfare station from the Borisoglebsk-2 complex in the Pokrovsk sector.