Russia Displays NATO Military Equipment It Says Was Captured in Ukraine

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12 August 2024 at 7:28 am

The Russian Ministry of Defense opened an exhibition in Moscow on Monday, August 12, to display what it said was military equipment supplied by NATO countries and seized in Ukraine.

The ministry said that the pieces on display were captured from various regions of Ukraine, including Donetsk and Kiev.

This footage by Zvezda, which is associated with the Ministry of Defense, shows the pieces on display, with the flag of western countries visible on several. Credit: Zvezda via Storyful

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