Cell phone footage recorded from the front of a Ukrainian Soldier's plate carrier shows why ammunition inspections are important. As he fires the rocket, it gets caught in the tube, propelling the entire weapon system forward out of his hands. This is because while the tube is damaged, the rocket isn't armed, and as a result the rocket catches inside of the tube and pulls the entire system forward.

The Soldier is honestly very lucky that the tube wasn't damaged in a more serious way that would have allowed the rocket to go forward while venting back-pressure from the rocket directly into his face. Remember kids, always inspect your rockets and your rocket tubes regularly to make sure there isn't any crazy stuff going on with them before you need them.

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