Iraqi militants have announced the supply of anti-tank missiles and RPGs to Russia.
The Russian Federation is resorting to illegal and clandestine means to replenish arms reserves. Thanks to the established smuggling network from Iraq, the country has received multiple rocket launchers, RPGs and anti-tank missiles, writes The Guardian.
Economic sanctions against Russia included a ban on military and dual-use goods, including some electronics and optics. Due to restrictions, Russian producers are forced to stop production. It is reported that the main plant of armored vehicles in Russia and the tractor plant have run out of parts for the production and repair of tanks.
Therefore, the Kremlin is actively looking for other sources of weapons and components. Iraq and Iran readily responded to Moscow's call for military assistance.
“We don't care where the heavy weapons go. Everything directed against the United States makes us happy,” said an informant at Hashd al-Shaabi. “.
In late March, Iranian military anti-tank missiles and RPGs were delivered to Russia by sea. The Iranian-made Bavar 373 missile system, similar to the Russian S-300, was donated to Moscow by the Tehran authorities along with the returned S-300s.
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“Two Astros II Brazilian-designed multiple rocket launchers, known in Iraq as the licensed version of the Sajil-60, were also dismantled and shipped,” said a source at Hashd al-Shaabi.
Weapons brought to Russia are being collected to the eastern border of Ukraine and will probably be used to capture Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
spokesman for the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Oleksandr Motuzyanyk.
It will be recalled that in order to surround the Ukrainian military, the enemy is trying to break through the defenses of the Armed Forces near the city of Izyum.
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