Kremlin-backed Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov has claimed that he supplied two modified Tesla Cybertrucks to Russian forces working in occupied Ukrainian territory.
The futuristic automobiles, armed with machine weapons, are reportedly in use by troops collaborating in what Russia refers to because the “particular army operation.”
“Two extra Cybertrucks have been despatched to the zone of the particular army operation,” Kadyrov said. “Western expertise performs effectively towards its personal Western ‘Ukronazis.’ Mobility, comfort, maneuverability—such qualities of the electrical car are extremely valued right here. Distant deactivation has not affected them. The machines are working usually with out failures,” he added.
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In August, Kadyrov shared a video of himself driving a Cybertruck across the grounds of his palace, demonstrating the car’s capabilities. The truck had been fitted with a machine gun turret, and Kadyrov donned an ammunition belt as he posed in entrance of the weapon.
Kadyrov says he despatched two extra Tesla Cybertrucks for Russia’s battle efforts in Ukraine, armed with captured American M2 Brawning 12.7mm machine weapons. pic.twitter.com/ll4MwIzPjU
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At the moment, Kadyrov introduced that the car can be despatched to the Donbas frontlines and hinted that he anticipated extra improvements from Tesla’s founder, Elon Musk, to be used in Russia’s battle towards Ukraine.
Tesla has not issued a touch upon the reported use of its automobiles within the battle, and the extent to which these Cybertrucks are utilized stays unclear.