Hey friends, Wes O’Donnell here—Today, we’re looking at how Ukraine turned 5,000 NATO-donated Humvees into the Swiss Army knife of modern warfare. From Workhorse to War Machine The Humvee was originally designed as a rugged troop and cargo transport vehicle, but Ukraine has taken it far beyond its original purpose. With limited access to heavy armor, Ukrainian forces have weaponized and repurposed Humvees.