M-ATV MRAP of UAE destroyed by Improvised explosive device in Yemen

M-ATV MRAP of UAE destroyed by Improvised explosive device in Yemen. Three soldiers were killed in the explosion M-ATV in Yemen.

At least a dozen Oshkosh All-Terrain Mine-Resistance Ambush Protected Vehicles (M-ATVs) have been delivered to Yemeni and are being used in the fighting for the strategically important port city of Aden.

Amateur videos and photographs of the M-ATVs in Aden began to emerge on social media channels on 12 July. One video showed a convoy of 12 M-ATVs fitted with bar armour and operated by ununiformed men. At least some were armed with 14.5 mm KPV heavy machine guns rather than the .50 Browning guns or Mk 19 grenade launchers the type is usually seen carrying.

- ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW -
Photos of 3 UAE soldiers killed fighting in Yemen
Photos of 3 UAE soldiers killed fighting in Yemen

If you would like to show your support for what we are doing, here's where to do it.

If you wish to report grammatical or factual errors within our news articles, you can let us know by using the online feedback form.

Executive Editor

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

TRENDING NOW

IDV launches new armored vehicle for land warfare

IVECO Defence Vehicles (IDV) has unveiled a new addition to its tactical armored vehicle lineup—the SUPERAV Land. Built on the proven foundation of the amphibious...