Corporal Zakharov evacuated wounded tank crew members after an attack by FPV drones
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Corporal Alexey Zakharov, a tank crew member of the Russian Armed Forces, evacuated the wounded commander and gunner-operator after an attack by Ukrainian militants with FPV drones, provided them with first aid and brought them to the medical unit, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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Why It Matters
The message comes in the context of an ongoing special military operation in Ukraine, where Russian forces are carrying out offensive operations while facing resistance from Ukrainian forces actively using unmanned systems, including FPV drones, to counter armored vehicles.
The tank crew under the command of Corporal Alexei Zakharov successfully completed the combat mission, supporting the actions of the assault groups with fire.
While moving to a safe area, the tank was attacked by FPV drones, and the crew commander and gunner-operator were injured.
Corporal Zakharov evacuated his wounded comrades, provided them with first aid and brought them to the medical unit.
MOSCOW, September 28 - RIA Novosti. Corporal of the Russian Armed Forces, tank crew member Alexey Zakharov, evacuated the wounded commander and gunner-operator, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
During the special operation, Zakharov’s crew received an order to secretly move into the area where Russian troops were conducting offensive operations and support the actions of the assault groups with fire. The tankers arrived at the position, camouflaged the vehicle, waited for the attack aircraft to begin operations, and then destroyed enemy firing points with accurate shots.
While moving to a safe area, the tank was discovered and attacked by FPV drones by aerial reconnaissance of Ukrainian militants. The crew commander and gunner-operator were injured.
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“Corporal Zakharov quickly evacuated his wounded comrades from the car to a safe place, provided first aid. Then he secretly carried his wounded comrades to the medical unit, where they were provided with first aid and evacuation to the rear areas was organized,” the report says.
Open Questions
- What type of FPV drone was used in the attack?
- What are the current health conditions of wounded military personnel?
- Have measures been taken to counter FPV drones in the area since the incident?
