Russian troops reportedly have obtained new physique armor, plate carriers and helmets from Iran.
Social media, together with accounts related to Russian navy bloggers, shared images of Rouin-3 ballistic vest with NIJ IV ceramic plates and a NIJ II helmet, each manufactured by Iranian Milad Industrial.
In keeping with some stories, like one from The Jerusalem Publish, Iran is continuous to broaden its protection product gross sales to Russia with helmets, and physique armor.
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In mid-October, the Ukrainian Intelligence Directorate additionally claimed that Russia is to obtain 1,500 items of physique armor and simply as many helmets manufactured by Iran. Moscow has additionally obtained an unspecified quantity of ammunition.
Enterprise Insider has reported that many mobilized Russian reservists had to purchase their very own navy gear.
1000’s of Russian reservists drafted for the Ukraine warfare scramble to buy their very own provides as a result of Moscow isn’t giving them what they want, a media report stated. Some objects like physique armor vests price as much as 10 occasions than regular.
Apart from Iranian loitering munitions, #Russia apparently additionally bought Iranian physique armour- this package was obtained by some mobilized troops.
We will observe a Rouin-3 ballistic vest with NIJ IV ceramic plates and a NIJ II helmet, each manufactured by 🇮🇷 Milad Industrial. pic.twitter.com/jYVRZ9reaX
— 🇺🇦 Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) November 15, 2022