In this short video a Russian anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) passes over a Husky MTV. The vehicle in question is a Husky MTV. Originally developed as competition for the U.S. MRAP program M-ATV program, but the contract was awarded to Oshkosh M-ATV instead. The British Army then adopted a variant of the Husky as a Tactical Support Vehicle (TSV), some of which were donated to Ukraine. The missile is purportedly a 9K121 Vikhr, NATO designation AT-16 Scallion. This laser-guided ATGM is predominantly delivered by attack aircraft such as the KA-52 Alligator or the Su25 ground-attack fighter. The weapons possesses long range, high speed, and is capable against a variety of armored targets.

While we do not see how this scene ends, it does appear that this vehicle may have lived to ride another day. That said, the footage illustrates the danger that Russian aviation poses to Ukrainian forces. While Ukrainian air defenses continue to deny the Russians air dominance, their attack aircraft continue to fly sorties and to inflict damage on their opponents.

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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 a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through sailing.