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In Russia they say they are fighting in Ukraine with laser weapons

Wednesday, 18 May 2022, 16:46
 In Russia they say they are fighting in Ukraine with laser weapons

ROMAN PETRENKO

Yury Borisov, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, said that Russia is using Zadira laser weapons systems in Ukraine.

Source: Borisov, quoted by TASS

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Quote from Borisov: "They are already beginning to enter the troops’ [armoury].

Yes, the first models are already in use [in the war against Ukraine - ed.]".

Details: According to Borisov, the Zadira is a laser weapon that is allegedly capable of "physically hitting targets, sparing [the use] of expensive missiles."

The Russians did not specify in which areas of the war such weapons are being used, nor what successes they have had with i.

Background: According to British intelligence, Russia's offensive in the Donbas has lost pace and will not be able to resume for at least a month, and that systemic problems continue to grow.

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