Uran 9 and BMP B 19 at Zapad 2021 (4K)

Russian troops conducted military manoeuvres Zapad 21 (West 21) using the newest B-19 armoured vehicle with the Epokha unmanned combat module.

The latest version of the Russian army's BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, called the B-19, was used during large-scale military exercises for the first time.

The B-19 combat vehicle is equipped with an Epokha unmanned weapon station, which carries the 57mm automatic cannon and Kornet anti-tank guided missiles. Advanced version of the Soviet-era BMP-3 combat vehicle also equipped with the Bulat missile system that was designed for the elimination of lightly armoured emplacements and vehicles.

"An armoured group, consisting of a squadron of B-19 armoured vehicles, was engaged after the main forces of the simulated enemy approached the first line of defence of the forces of Belarus, India, Mongolia and Russia in order to increase the activity and sustainability of defence during fights for borders, positions and important regions," the Defence Ministry told reporters on Monday.

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