Ukraine’s New Sniper Rifles: Deadly weapons to fight Russia’s war in Donbas

The enemy should be afraid - a warning from a top Ukrainian commander. These National Guard troops are on a firing range, testing new rifles. These weapons are advanced compared to equipment currently used by the military in eastern Ukraine. For example, the rifles have advanced scopes with an option of a thermal or laser telescopic sight – ideal for round the clock operations. Perhaps most importantly though – the majority come with the label ‘Made in Ukraine’ – something the military leadership hope to s