This GoPro footage captures a Ukrainian truck hitting a mine, from the perspective of one of its occupants. Because of the graphic nature of the incident and close-range depiction of the wounded, viewer discretion is advised.

The footage begins from the driver’s perspective. He encounters a mine at 0:08 at which point the truck is consumed by a violent detonation. Four seconds later, the perspective shifts to one of the occupants who was purportedly sitting behind the driver. He records and assists a Ukrainian in putting on a tourniquet as at least two other casualties in the background attempt to move at 0:14. While we cannot see specifically where he is injured in relation to the tourniquet, it is generally advised to place the tourniquet as high on the limb as possible. At 0:25, we get a look at the damage done to their vehicle, as well as one behind.

While it cannot be verified at the time of writing (07/14/23), commentary from someone claiming to have been in the truck suggests that although several riders suffered broken bones, there were, miraculously, no lives or limbs lost in this incident.

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Cole Simms

Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.

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