Russia uses American equipment in the Ukraine war

According to the Fars News Agency International Group, a Russian media in a report published on Tuesday claimed that despite the sanctions imposed against Russia, Russian soldiers are using Western-made military equipment in the Ukraine war.

The United States of America, the European Union and their allies have imposed heavy sanctions on the export of Western-made goods and equipment to Russia after the start of the war in Ukraine.

However, the Russian website “Important Stories” claimed in an investigative report on Tuesday that some Russian snipers on the front lines of the war in Ukraine are using American rifle cameras.

It cited several YouTube videos showing Russian soldiers using the equipment. In one of these videos, a Russian sniper says that his weapon is equipped with a “Leopold” camera. “Leopold & Stevens” is the name of an American company that manufactures optical equipment.

In another video, Russian snipers use a camera with the Nightforce logo engraved on it. Nightforce is another military equipment manufacturer in the state of Georgia, USA.

“Important Stories” cites customs data and claims that between 2022 and 2023, nearly 16 billion rubles of rifle scopes ( equivalent to 173 billion dollars) has entered Russia.

Since February 24, 2022 (5th of March 1400), after recognizing the independence of the two republics of Luhansk and Donetsk from Ukraine, Russia has entered this region sent troops and announced the start of “special military operations in Ukraine”. has announced the response to Luhansk and Donetsk’s request for help.

Following the start of Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, Western countries, while condemning Moscow and intensifying economic pressures, provided all-round political, financial, and arms support to Kiev has been put on the agenda.

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