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A Ukrainian-made Inguar-3 armored vehicle continued operating after being hit and set on fire by a Russian FPV drone, Defense Express reported on September 22.
The vehicle, equipped with both anti-drone mesh protection and standard armor, managed to drive the crew to safety.
According to the report, video footage from inside the vehicle shows flames visible through one of the external cameras, which serves as a rear-view mirror. Despite the fire, the Inguar-3, developed by Inguar Defense, remained functional and enabled the soldiers to evacuate.
Footage from inside an Inguar-3 IFV set on fire by an FPV drone strike. pic.twitter.com/RyeR55A7KH
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The publication noted that the Inguar-3 is already in active use with Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The video also provided a look inside the production model’s cabin, confirming that serial manufacturing of the vehicle has begun recently.
Defense Express emphasized that FPV drones remain one of the most significant battlefield threats, prompting widespread use of countermeasures on frontline vehicles.
These include electronic warfare (EW) systems and add-on structures such as mesh and grids to reduce the impact of drone strikes.
The AFU has begun receiving the new Inguar-3 Tactical Armored MRAPs developed by Kyiv-based Inguar Defense. The unit shown has had an anti-drone EW system and cage installed. The third image is for reference. #OSINT pic.twitter.com/8tahlLdBi2
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The Inguar-3 is equipped with electronic warfare systems, including the AD Kraken Counter FPV F4 developed by Kvertus.
However, as Defense Express pointed out, EW cannot guarantee full protection due to the wide range of drone control frequencies and the use of fiber-optic guidance systems. Mesh and armor upgrades therefore play a key role in survivability.
The vehicle’s armor complies with STANAG 4569 Level 3 standards, enabling it to sustain attacks while keeping the crew safe. In this incident, the Inguar-3 not only protected its occupants but also remained mobile after the strike.
Earlier, a Canadian-made Roshel Senator MRAP armored vehicle was caught on video evacuating wounded Ukrainian troops in Donetsk—despite having only three wheels after a mine blast.
Built in Ontario and based on the Ford F-550, the Senator’s battlefield durability and mine-resistant armor have made it a key asset for Ukraine, with over 1,700 units delivered since 2022.
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