BMP-1

The BMP-1 is a Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle introduced in the 1960s. It was designed to transport infantry into battle, provide direct fire support, and operate in a nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) environment.

Developed in the early 1960s to match the speed of modern main battle tanks during rapid offensive operations, the vehicle officially entered Soviet service in 1966. It first saw major combat during the 1973 Yom Kippur War with Egyptian and Syrian forces, and was later extensively deployed during the Soviet-Afghan War. Although its thin armor and vulnerability to landmines were heavily criticized in these conflicts, the design revolutionized mechanized infantry tactics worldwide. Today, thousands of upgraded variants remain in active service with numerous militaries globally, including extensive use in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War.