A Russian BMP is seen driving rapidly along a trail when it strikes a mine. The angle of the initial section of the video is odd, but the vehicle appears to have a cope cage welded to the top, and the top hatches over the troop compartment in the rear area open, showing the soldiers within. After the explosion the scene cuts, and several of the Russian soldiers are seen huddling around the vehicle. They then crawl away, either due to injuries or to retain a low profile, or perhaps both. At the end of the video, the BMP is destroyed by a drone. Yet again, the Russians are employing vehicles individually, as opposed to in sections, which would allow a wingman to attempt a recovery or to assist and evacuate crewmen from the stricken vehicle.

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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.