Ukrainian Mechanic Under Fire Rescues Disabled APC With Only 3 Wheels

In a testament both to the durability of the armored vehicles being supplied to Ukraine and to the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers - in this case an Ukrainian army mechanic - the soldier dashed into no-mans land, assessed that the disabled vehicle's engine was working, inflating its three remaining tires and drove it back to safety behind his own lines. JL  

Sofiia Syngaivska reports in Defense Express:

Near Kupiansk, a Ukrainian M1224 Maxxpro MRAP (mine resistant ambush protected) armored personnel carrier was struck by Russian fire. Despite the hit, the MaxxPro vehicle's reinforced hull protected the crew, who dismounted, leaving the disabled vehicle. A logistics specialist from the unit, recognizing the vehicle's value, raced back under the cover of friendly fire. Upon inspection, he confirmed the engine remained operable. He re-inflated three of its tires, jammed the damaged wheel in a makeshift brace, and, with metal grinding across asphalt and sparks flying, hauled the 14-ton vehicle to safety.

Under enemy fire near Kupiansk, a Ukrainian soldier delivered a disabled armored vehicle to safety on three wheels and pure resolve in a stunning feat of battlefield recovery

During a recent operation along the Kupiansk axis, fighters from the Timur special unit faced a dire test of both courage and logistics when their M1224 MaxxPro mine-resistant armored vehicle was struck by enemy fire.

Despite the hit, the MaxxPro vehicle's reinforced hull protected the crew, who promptly dismounted and pressed on with their mission, leaving the disabled vehicle momentarily behind in the danger zone. What happened next speaks volumes about the indispensable role of battlefield support troops.

 

A logistics specialist from the unit, recognizing the vehicle's value, raced back under the cover of friendly fire. Upon inspection, he confirmed the engine remained operable.

Improvising on the spot, he re-inflated three of its tires, jammed the damaged wheel in a makeshift brace, and, with metal grinding across asphalt and sparks flying, hauled the 14-ton vehicle to safety.

 

The daring rescue, captured by the unit's aerial reconnaissance drones, underscores that modern warfare is as much a contest of willpower and ingenuity as it is of firepower. While frontline fighters secure objectives, it is the unwavering dedication of behind-the-lines specialists that keeps Ukraine's armoured columns rolling and its defenders alive.

This episode not only highlights the resilience of Ukrainian forces in the face of russian aggression but also serves as a vivid reminder: victory hinges on every link in the chain – from the scout watching from the sky to the mechanic on the ground.