Kyiv’s backers have also largely barred Ukrainian forces from using Western weapons and equipment for attacks on Russian soil. The Legion of Free Russia and a second militia called the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) led the raid. The groups are composed of ethnic Russian fighters, including Russian citizens, who oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin and say they are working to “liberate” their homeland. (Video: Russian Volunteer Corps)RDK told The Post in a statement that it had used no foreign equipment in the operation. Bren and SCAR rifles are commonly distributed to Ukraine’s soldiers and its international volunteer fighters, according to two American volunteers serving in Ukraine.

Source: Washington Post June 03, 2023 06:36 UTC