Cell phone video released by a Russian Soldier captures the moment his BMP is struck by a Ukrainian landmine. He also managed to record himself being ejected from the vehicle, and the aftermath of the strike.

As someone who's gone on pretty much this exact ejection trip, I can tell you it's not a lot of fun. I am however impressed that he had the presence of mind to record this much of it. When I was blown up, the only thing I was thinking about was trying to not die or have any of my guys die. This guy though, his priorities are in the right place. He just keeps the camera rolling after he takes the time to go find it.

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