In late 2005, a Russian mineral exploration company discovered a series of large oilfields in southern Sudan. Sudan’s Military government, with its ability to hold the newly revitalised Sudanese People’s Liberation Army at bay beginning to falter, decided this new source of oil was its one sure-fire way to hold onto power.
Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle, armed with a
100mm main gun, a powerful anti-infantry gun, and
two machine guns, as well as smoke nade launchers.
Fully amphibious, this IFV is capable of
traversing very rough terrain. Its variety of
weapons allows it to engage and defeat most
ground-borne foes.