Temu weapons strikes again

During the annual Tank Biathlon, a Chinese tank crew member was reportedly incapacitated after exposure to toxic exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, raising questions about ventilation, crew safety protocols, and vehicle design.

The incident did not involve enemy fire or combat conditions. Instead, it occurred during a competitive event meant to showcase mechanisation, endurance, and operational readiness.

Observers noted that improper exhaust management and inadequate ventilation can rapidly lead to carbon monoxide or diesel fume buildup inside armored vehicles, or maybe just by firing the main gun, an action that all tanks need to perform.

While Chinese tanks are often marketed as modern and export-ready, repeated incidents during drills and competitions continue to highlight a gap between presentation and operational robustness.

When a crew is taken out by its own vehicle, the problem is not the battlefield — it is the system.