Need a quick reminder as to why war should be avoided at all costs? Spend an hour in the driver’s seat of a Syrian Army T-72 tank column as it spews destruction through Syria’s Darayya warzone. Then watch the rebels destroying the tanks. Warning: Although you can’t see the bodies, fighters on both sides are dying. This footage may upset you.
Here’s a rundown of what’s going on here:
Tanks attack a fortified Rebel stronghold 00:15
Armored Russian infantry BMP and tanks fire on fortified positions 11:14
Tanks get ambushed on route to a mission 18:26
Fire support for the advancing infantry 30:54
Tank gets destroyed by rebels 33:44
Fire support near stronghold 42:47
Protecting BMPs during a supply run 46:38
Tank gets destroyed by rebels 41:07
Tank gets destroyed by rebels 57:48
Darayya was formerly a suburb of Damascus, now it’s one of the front lines of Syria’s bitter civil war. This column of T-72 tanks and BMPs slog through decimated city streets supporting advancing infantry units and clearing Free Syrian Army-held fortifications.
