Image used under the Creative Commons licence: <a href="http://www.vitalykuzmin.net/Military/Static-displays-IPCS-RWS2017/">http://www.vitalykuzmin.net/Military/Static-displays-IPCS-RWS2017/</a> The MTLB is a very old design originating in the 1960s. It is designed for use in deep snow such as the Arctic. Large numbers are used as missile and radar carriers by the Russians. I was very surprised while watching footage of the Ukraine as there appear to be large numbers of them in use in the APC role. Looking at the images there appear to be a number bearing the insignia of the 200th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade which is rolled for Arctic warfare. It is suggested that this unit also fought in 2014 in the Ukraine. Given the role of Arctic warfare it seems logical for the unit to be equipped with the MTLB as it has wide tracks for snow and is one of the few Russian vehicles with good heaters. Unfortunately for the Russians they appear to be taking heavy losses from the photos emerging.
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