Russian wargame goes seriously wrong.

[ProfessorWes]

During the recent "Zapad-17" wargames in Russia, a helicopter pilot mistakenly fired on a civilian parking area adjacent to a firing range.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9ZYX9MYqr4

Nobody got hurt, apparently, but one suspects the cameraman needed a change of britches afterwards . . . :lol:

 

[tinman]

That's gonna warrant a letter to the boss........."Dear Commander, much has happened since last we spoke"......

 

[Fox Mike]

Wish there was another link as I don't "sign in" to look at anything I don't know about.

 

[ProfessorWes]

@FoxMike: This roundup of links should let you view the video without going through YouTube's ridiculous sign-in (it's where I found the video in the first place):

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/09/daniel-zimmerman/vedder-holsters-daily-digest-94/

Scroll to near the bottom of the TTAG post.

 

[Fox Mike]

Holy rockets Batman. I wonder why the system was even armed? Circuit breakers cure that problem. The PIC is going to have some explaining to do to someone.

 

[Mobuck]

"Holy rockets Batman. I wonder why the system was even armed? Circuit breakers cure that problem."

Well, the Ruskies aren't really known for safety considerations. Instructions: this is what makes it go BOOM-don't mess with this unless you want that.

 

[Salmoneye]

Most certainly were injuries...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFW9Z2DyoEc

 

[bogus bill]

Salavish. I vonder what this button dose.