Machine Gun-Armed Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted in Russian Army [Watch Video]

By Israel Monte

Sep 23, 2024 10:13 PM EDT

Tesla Cybertrucks equipped with mounted machine guns were recently captured on camera.

Last Friday, Bulgarian Military reported that at least two Cybertrucks from Tesla were spotted being deployed by the Russian army. The Cybertrucks were presented as armed vehicles, and they were even recorded firing at a drone and patrolling an area.

 

The outlet added that the video seemed like a "marketing maneuver" to emphasize the vehicles' performance and speed.

The first armed Cybertruck made headlines on Aug. 17, 2024, in Chechnya. The vehicle, which was helmed by Ramzan Kadyrov, boasted a mounted machine gun that would implement support for Russian forces.

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Kadyrov dubbed the armed vehicle "Cyberbeast" due to its speed, maneuver capabilities and durable state. The vehicle's advanced technology was also praised by Kadyrov, as it would become an asset for his soldiers.

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