Russia Captures Intact Canadian Senator Armored Vehicle in Ukraine.

Several sources on Russian social media report that Russian armed forces have captured a Canadian-made Roshel Senator armored vehicle, initially delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU), in Volchansk. The Telegram channel "Military Informant" highlighted photos of this military trophy dated May 27, 2024.
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Senator armored vehicle captured by Russian armed forces in Ukraine (Picture source: Russian Social Media)

The images show Russian soldiers posing in front of the armored vehicle, which appears to be in perfect condition. The Roshel Senator was equipped with a heavy DShK machine gun. Canada delivered 208 Roshel Senators to Ukraine: 8 in May 2022, 78 in June 2023, and 122 in the second half of 2023.

Additionally, in the same month, a Senator vehicle was spotted in Ukraine, equipped with solid grilles to protect against drones. These structures provide protection for the roof, sides, front, and rear of the vehicle. It is noteworthy that the Senator captured by Russian forces is perfectly intact, with no visible bullet impacts in the images of the capture.

This is not the first capture of a Roshel Senator, but Russian armed forces have never captured a Canadian armored vehicle in such good condition. Undoubtedly, Russia could study this vehicle and engage in reverse engineering. Unlike other captures of Western vehicles, which can sometimes be outdated and not pose a technology theft risk, this is quite the opposite. The Senator, dating from 2018, represents the latest iteration of Canadian armored vehicles.

The Roshel Senator is an armored personnel carrier designed and manufactured in Canada by Roshel. ( Picture Source : Roshel)

The Roshel Senator is an armored personnel carrier designed and manufactured in Canada by Roshel. Introduced to the market in 2018, this vehicle has been used by various armed forces and security units worldwide, proving its versatility and operational effectiveness.

Weighing 8 tons, the Roshel Senator measures 5.6 meters in length, 2.4 meters in width, and 2.75 meters in height. It is designed to transport a crew of two and can accommodate up to ten additional passengers, providing significant total capacity for troop or security personnel transport.

Under the hood, the Roshel Senator is equipped with a 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine, capable of producing 330 horsepower and 750 Newton-meters of torque. This power is managed by a ten-speed TorqShift automatic transmission, ensuring smooth driving and excellent maneuverability even in the most challenging conditions. The vehicle features four-wheel drive (4x4), enhancing its off-road capabilities and mobility on various terrains.

The payload capacity of the Roshel Senator ranges from 1.2 to 2 tons, allowing it to transport passengers and essential equipment for various missions. With its robust armor and advanced security systems, this vehicle provides optimal protection against ballistic threats and explosions, ensuring the safety of its occupants.

The capture of enemy material is never good news, but here, a vehicle in such good condition and so recent is even more concerning. It will be necessary to study the context in which the vehicle was captured to avoid such occurrences in the future.

The images show Russian soldiers posing in front of the armored vehicle. ( Picture Source: Social Media)