Ukrainian MoD shares pictures of damaged Bradley IFV, says crew is safe and sound
Damaged during combat mission Bradley (Photo:Ганна Маляр/Telegram)
A Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) was indeed damaged during the Ukrainian counter-offensive, but its crew successfully ejected from the vehicle, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Malyar wrote on Telegram on June 15.
She posted pictures of the Bradley, which had been damaged by a direct hit from a rocket from Grad multi-launch rocket system. According to Malyar, the strike scored a direct hit on the Bradley’s turret, causing the vehicle to catch fire. Its crew successfully evacuated, while mechanics took the armoured vehicle to a safe location and extinguished the fire. The IFV is now undergoing repairs.
"The example proves that the outstanding combat survivability claimed by the manufacturer is not just words,” Malyar stated.
“Bradleys help to save the most valuable thing — the lives of our military personnel. And steel can always be restored. There is no equipment that cannot be destroyed, there is only equipment that saves lives.”
Ukraine allegedly lost 16 Bradley IFVs in the first days of the counteroffensive, the U.S.-based CNN news channel reported, referring to OSINT analysts. Neither the Pentagon, nor Ukrainian officials, have commented on these claims.
Ukraine's defenders advanced 6.5 km in the past week and liberated seven settlements, the Ministry of Defense stated, reporting on the course of the counter-offensive as of June 12. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are advancing and increasing their control in the Bakhmut direction, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
The U.S. announced a new military aid package for Ukraine on June 15, including 15 Bradleys.
Will you support Ukraine’s free press?
Dear reader, as all news organizations, we must balance the pressures of delivering timely, accurate, and relevant stories with requirements to fund our business operations.
As a Ukrainian-based media, we also have another responsibility – to amplify Ukraine’s voice to the world during the crucial moment of its existence as a political nation.
It’s the support of our readers that lets us continue doing our job. We keep our essential reporting free because we believe in our ultimate purpose: an independent, democratic Ukraine.
If you’re willing to support Ukraine, consider subscribing to our Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Please help us continue fighting Russian propaganda.
Truth can be hard to tell from fiction these days. Every viewpoint has its audience of backers and supporters, no matter how absurd.
If conscious disinformation is reinforced by state propaganda apparatus and budget, its outcomes may become deadly.
There is no solution to this, other than independent, honest, and accurate reporting.
We remain committed to empowering the Ukrainian voice to push against the muck. If you’re willing to stand up for the truth – consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. Thank you very much.
Will you help tell Ukraine’s story to the world?
Twenty years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of Ukraine. Today, the country is on everyone’s lips and everyone’s headlines. War pushed us on the front page. But there are many other things we do that we are proud of – from music and culture to technology.
We need your help to tell the world Ukrainian story of resilience, joy, and survival. If you’re willing to back our effort, consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google News
