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Three-Wheeled and Still Fighting: Canadian Roshel Senator Saves Ukrainian Troops After Mine Blast, Video

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Three-Wheeled and Still Fighting: Canadian Roshel Senator Saves Ukrainian Troops After Mine Blast, Video
Ukrainian Roshel Senator MRAP armored vehicle, damaged by a landmine and riding on three wheels in the Donetsk region, Ukraine. (Source: small10space/X)

A Roshel Senator MRAP armored vehicle, heavily damaged and missing a wheel after a mine blast, was caught on video continuing to evacuate wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the front lines—demonstrating once again the resilience and life-saving capabilities of one of Ukraine’s most trusted battlefield workhorses, military media outlet Defense Blog reported on June 16.

The footage, shared by Ukrainian servicemen, shows the Canadian-built Senator still mobile on only three wheels, completing a medical evacuation mission despite its condition in the Donetsk region.

Manufactured in Ontario by Roshel and based on the Ford F-550 chassis, the Senator is equipped with CEN B7-rated ballistic armor capable of withstanding small arms fire, artillery fragments, and blasts from anti-tank mines. It also includes optional underbody protection against mines up to 6 kg in explosive weight.

With a 400-horsepower engine, the MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) variant offers exceptional off-road performance and can carry up to 10 soldiers in full combat gear. The vehicle’s advanced tire pressure system ensures continued mobility even after sustaining damage, as illustrated by the three-wheeled escape caught on video.

Since 2022, Roshel has delivered more than 1,700 Senator armored vehicles to Ukraine—more than any other supplier.

The company produces about 120 units per month with a workforce of 500 full-time employees. While over 90% of those deliveries have been funded by Ukraine and other allied governments, Canada itself has contributed around 10%, according to Roshel founder Roman Shimonov.

Each Senator costs approximately $600,000 and takes around two weeks to assemble. In addition to the MRAP configuration, a command-and-control variant has been developed specifically for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Senator’s battlefield effectiveness is further demonstrated by its survivability stats: while some vehicles have been lost in combat, crew survival rates remain high—solidifying its place in frontline evacuations, logistics operations, and mobile command posts.

A Roshel Senator MRAP vehicle that sustained severe tire damage while transporting wounded soldiers in the Kharkiv region. Remarkably, the run-flat device installed on the vehicle prevented it from being immobilized, allowing the mission to continue successfully. (Source: defense-blog.com)
A Roshel Senator MRAP vehicle that sustained severe tire damage while transporting wounded soldiers in the Kharkiv region. Remarkably, the run-flat device installed on the vehicle prevented it from being immobilized, allowing the mission to continue successfully. (Source: defense-blog.com)

Originally developed for border security and law enforcement missions, the Roshel Senator has become a symbol of resilience on Ukraine’s battlefield. Its modular armor, mine resistance, and troop-carrying capacity make it ideal for rapid extractions and high-risk transport missions.

Earlier, reports emerged that Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer Roshel launched production operations in Ukraine.

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