They were delivered secretly: the network showed footage with Italian APC Puma in service with the Armed Forces (Photo)
He noted that the fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were training on this APC in Italy, but there was still no confirmation that the car was in service with the Armed Forces. The Osint Team Analytics in their Telegram channel suggested that the frames were filmed on the Russian Night FPV Dron. "The rare Italian VBL Puma 6x6 arms porter in service with the Ukrainian army.
We know that Ukrainians went to Italy to train on this platform before it was secretly delivered, but unfortunately, I could not find much documentation that it is in service," italian wrote. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine approved the deployment of the Italian APC Puma as part of the Defense Forces, military reviewers of Army Recognition were reported on July 1, 2024.
None of the countries did not provide official statements, so journalists suggested that the VBL Puma 6x6 was put within one of the classified military assistance packages of the Italian government. This armored personnel carrier has developed an Italian consortium Iveco-too melara. It is designed to ensure maximum protection and mobility during battles. The machine is equipped with a 7. 62 mm or 12. 7 mm machine gun, so it can effectively provide fire support.
Thanks to the four -cylinder diesel engine Iveco with a capacity of 180 hp. The Puma APC can develop speeds of up to 105 km/h, and the stroke is up to 800 km. Experts say that due to its characteristics, the car is valuable for intelligence, transportation of troops and the fulfillment of auxiliary missions.