Avdiivka. In an unlucky turn of fate, a Russian soldier hiding behind a wall is crushed by a Ukrainian Bradley IFV as it backs through the wall. Unless the Bradley track commander (TC) was communicating with the drone operator, it is unlikely that he saw the Russian soldier. That individual just picked the wrong place to hide. It is not unheard of for tanks and track to knock down walls when operating in an urban environment. Often it is safer for infantry to create a new door or avenue of approach, rather than use the existing entry point, as it is likely covered by fire. Having tracks knock down an obstacle or a wall is more expedient that using breaching charges or climbing ladders, and was a technique employed by U.S. Marines and soldiers in Fallujah, 2004.

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Cam

Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs Triumph Sailing, a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through adventure and fellowship on the water. Triumph Sailing just completed its big yearly event, an offshore race in the Gulf of Mexico with an all veteran crew. You can support the mission and next year's sailing season at Tri-Sail.Org.