The Russian Airborne Forces are reusing a BMC Kirpi wheeled armored vehicle, provided by Turkey, obtained on the battlefield in Ukraine.
A white V symbol was seen on the captured vehicle. It has become a symbol of support for the invasion by some Russians and others.
The Kirpi is a vehicle under the category MRAP (Mine Protected Armored Vehicle) developed by the Turkish company BMC and one that has now been seized by Russian forces.
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According to some reports, such as one from Defense News, the Turkish government has delivered at least 100 used anti-mine and anti-ambush vehicles to the Ukrainian army. The delivery of the Kirpi was the result of a government agreement, not an agreement between Ukraine and BMC, the company that manufactures the Kirpi.
Ukrainian MP Yuriy Mysiahin said that the Turkish-made armored vehicle is equipped with a high-powered machine gun that can rotate 360 degrees.
With a total weight of 19,050 kilograms (41,998 pounds), this armored vehicle can travel at speeds of 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour with a range of up to 750 kilometers (466 miles). Vehicles can be armed with 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine guns, and are also available with remote-controlled weapon stations.
