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5,000 Iranian AK-47s seized from smugglers are now going to Ukraine

Matt White
17 April 2024
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6 min
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Weapons intercepted by US and allies en route to Iranian-backed Houthi militias in Yemen.

Summary

  1. 500,000 rounds, sniper rifles, and machine guns included.
  2. Escalating conflict prompts U.S. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.
  3. Ukrainian forces face ammunition shortages against  Russian artillery.
READ: 5,000 Iranian AK-47s seized from smugglers are now going to Ukraine

References

  • Media Check: Task and Purpose -  Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
  • Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
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