The Canadian defense manufacturer Roshel has delivered more than 2,000 Senator armored vehicles to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to company CEO Roman Shimonov.
The confirmation came in a public reply on X, where defense expert Jeff21461 asked Shimonov for an update on delivery figures, referencing a previous count of 1,700 units. Shimonov responded, “Over 2000,” directly confirming the expanded number of vehicles now in service with Ukrainian forces.
Roshel’s Senator family of armored vehicles has become a cornerstone of Ukraine’s tactical ground mobility. Known for their modular design and rapid production capability, these platforms are used widely across the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including for troop transport, medical evacuation, and logistics under high-risk conditions.
On December 5, Shimonov shared new battlefield footage on his official account showing a Senator vehicle taking a direct hit from a drone strike. Despite the impact, the vehicle remained operational, and the crew survived and returned safely.
“The crew survived and was able to return safely because the vehicle continued to perform as designed,” Shimonov wrote. “Moments like these remind us why this work matters. These vehicles are protecting lives and helping Ukrainian personnel make it back home.”
The video, which includes night-time thermal imagery and Ukrainian dialogue, drew over 130,000 views within hours of posting and was widely shared across military-focused platforms. “This would not be possible without the continued support from Canada and our allied partners,” Shimonov added.
Roshel, headquartered in Ontario, is one of the key Canadian suppliers of armored vehicles to Ukraine. The company has dramatically scaled its production capabilities since early 2022 to meet urgent wartime demand. While initial deliveries were supported through Canadian government procurement and donation programs, additional vehicles have also been supplied via international aid mechanisms and direct Ukrainian procurement.
Canada’s role in equipping Ukraine’s ground forces has drawn praise from both Kyiv and Ottawa. Ukrainian officials have frequently cited the Senator’s survivability and utility across multiple combat zones, especially in areas where Russian drone activity poses a persistent threat.
In a previous interview, Shimonov noted that Roshel’s vehicles are field-tested and modified based on combat feedback from Ukrainian crews. The company has worked closely with frontline operators to adapt its vehicles to evolving threats, including loitering munitions and explosive drones.
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