TechFalse claims: Russians 'destroy' non-existent Ukrainian armour

False claims: Russians 'destroy' non‑existent Ukrainian armour

The Russians claim they have destroyed an AMX-10P armoured vehicle in the Kursk region. The most intriguing aspect of this incident is that the Ukrainian army does not possess such equipment. There are further inconsistencies.

Russia has reportedly destroyed the AMX-10P. This theory has flaws.
Russia has reportedly destroyed the AMX-10P. This theory has flaws.
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The Russian Rosguard forces reported the destruction of the AMX-10P, a French armoured vehicle that succeeded the old AMX VCI. According to the Defence UA portal, the Russians allegedly used a drone for this purpose, and they claimed the destruction took place in the Kursk area.

Does Ukraine even have the AMX-10P?

The bold declaration by the Russian forces caused quite a stir. In addition, materials were published and disseminated by the Russian news agency TASS. Nonetheless, the version claiming the destruction of a Ukrainian-owned AMX-10P has flaws.

Firstly, the Ukrainian forces do not officially possess such vehicles. France has never confirmed delivering these armoured vehicles to Ukraine. Unofficial reports from February 2023 suggested that a batch of vehicles (at least 10) might be transferred, but these reports were never confirmed through official channels.

It might have been another vehicle

An analysis by the French portal Opex360 highlights visual inconsistencies. The AMX-10P is characterized by an angular hull and features a rear ramp, whereas the vehicle in the Russian film material has a more rounded body and a rather large hatch on the right side, which does not match the design features of the AMX-10P.

The portal speculates that the Russians may indeed have disabled Western equipment, specifically the Swedish armoured personnel carrier Pansarbandvagn 302 (PVB 302). Here are the characteristics of the PVB 302:

  • The PVB 302 requires a 3-person crew and can transport 8 to 10 soldiers;
  • the vehicle reaches a maximum speed of just under 70 km/h (43 mph);
  • the estimated range is approximately 300 km (186 miles);
  • its armament includes a 20mm Hispano-Suiza Type 804 cannon;
  • a 7.62mm Ksp 58 machine gun;
  • and a smoke grenade launcher.
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