Heavy equipment from the security forces is helping deal with the aftermath of a snowfall that paralyzed highways in Belarus. The corresponding order was given by the head of the republic's Interior Ministry, Ivan Kubrakov.
Officers of the internal affairs bodies and servicemen of the Interior Ministry's internal troops continue to assist road and utility services in snow removal, as well as help motorists who have found themselves in a difficult situation.
All-terrain vehicles, Volat V1 light armored vehicles used by the special-purpose unit \"Grom\", as well as \"Tigr\" armored vehicles, were brought in for snow clearing. In addition, MAZ trucks are being used in rescue operations.
About Volat V1 vehicles
Light armored vehicles for security forces and the military are produced by the Minsk Wheeled Tractor Plant (MZKT). These are the MZKT-490100 (Volat V1) model and its modifications, for example, the MZKT-49010.
They are intended for the safe transport of crews, conducting reconnaissance, and carrying out combat missions. The Volat V1 has ballistic and mine protection.
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