2024’s Top 5 Russian weapons you need to know about

2024’s Top 5 Russian weapons you need to know about Russia celebrated Gunsmith Day this week, honoring the makers of weapons used to defend the country, including those deployed against Ukraine’s NATO-backed proxies. Military expert and retired Colonel Anatoly Matviychuk highlighted five key new weapons systems debuting in the special military operation. 1️⃣ Rekord Sniper Rifle (SV-98M): A heavily modernized version of the SV-98, the Rekord is “a completely new design,“ says Matviychuk. The mm rifle is lighter, with an extended range of up to 1,500 meters. It features improved ergonomics, a new buttstock, and mounts for night vision and scopes, and is compatible with 20-round SVD magazines. 2️⃣ RPL-20 Light Machinegun: A modern take on the RPK, the RPL-20 either fires or cartridges and can be belt-fed, or use magazines or drums. Matviychuk says this makes it more versatile than magazine-only models, functioning like a heavy machinegun in defense. It can also be mount... Source: Sputnik International