On July 12, 2023, a captured American Bradley M2A2 was observed for the first time. Russian forces apparently seized this armored vehicle in the Zaporizhzia region. These images mark the first known instance of Russian troops obtaining a fully operational Bradley M2A2 IFV, as previous images and videos only showed destroyed or damaged vehicles.
The capture of the Bradley M2A2 IFV was reportedly carried out by the Kerch detachment, a Russian military unit operating in the Zaporizhzia region. This event was documented in a tweet by NOELREPORTS on July 12, 2023.
The Bradley M2A2 IFV, an American armored vehicle designed for combat operations, offers a combination of advanced firepower and enhanced protection. It is used by several countries, including Croatia, Greece, Lebanon, and the United States.
Equipped with armament, the Bradley M2A2 IFV features a 25mm M242 cannon, a coaxial 7.62mm M240C machine gun, two TOW launchers, and two sets of 4 smoke grenade launchers. This array of weapons enables the vehicle to confront various threats and engage ground targets with precision.