Near Bakhmut in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces often rely on artillery from the 1970s and 80s. The front line there is one of the most hotly contested areas. The soldiers say that although the Soviet-era weaponry is old, it is still very effective.
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1 ноя 2022