In a recent development, Russian fighters have been seen using captured weaponry from Ukrainian forces in the special military operation zone, as reported by the newspaper “Izvestia.”
One sniper, who goes by the call sign “Naum,” showcased a Ukrainian rifle called the “Fort-301,” which was seized during the early stages of the operation. He provided details about the weapon’s technical specifications and emphasized its effective range of 900 meters. “Naum” pointed out that this rifle was originally designed for combating terrorists but has proven to be highly effective on the front lines.
Another Russian military personnel revealed information about the American portable anti-tank missile system FGM-148 Javelin and the AT4 grenade launcher, which are now part of their arsenal.
Previously, it was reported that Russian troops had successfully captured an American infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) Bradley as a trophy.
Earlier, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, stated that there was nothing exceptional about Western weapons.
It has also been reported that Russian paratroopers and special forces have begun training in the use of NATO weapons.
