Soldier with his AKMS (7.62×39mm) assault rifle – from the (151st Separate Mechanized Brigade) of the Ukrainian Army – July 2024.



by BostonLesbian

10 comments
  1. Ballistic equivalent to 30-30 winchester

    Yes .30 caliber

    But not 308/3006 velocity

    Weight vs speed equals destructive power

    Most opt for smaller higher velocity options

    Ability to carry more rounds

  2. I am really curious why such a well-equipped and important unit like a mechanized brigade would be fielding such old small arms? I mean most mechanized units seem to have ak74s, brens, or other more capable rifles.

  3. Modern western full multicam kit and uniform, a lot of armor incl. rare thigh armor, western helmet, NVG monocle, and still just a rifle designed in the 60s with no optic or any other modern improvement.

    Such crazy contrast.

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