Russian State Media published (https://t.me/rian_ru/237296) a footage showing the work of the Russian Investigative Committee at the site of the terrorist attack in Crocus
During the video, Russian officials are seen collecting evidence of the site
Interestingly, the video shows one of the weapons used by the Terrorists during the terror attack in Moscow.
As noted by our friends from War Noir (https://t.me/war_noir/14943), the weapon showed is a rare early variant (Gen 1) modern AK-12 assault rifle, with 5.45x39mm magazines & ammo also being seized.
The weapon was not the first freshness - after shooting it “let loose dragons”.
This is a sign that the bore or receiver itself is destroyed from the inside and produces sparks, that is, the weapon has not been used for a long time and has not been stored properly.
1. Bayonet thread for DTK;
2. Gas regulator on the tube;
3. Rear sight on the receiver cover;
4. Fire translator;
5. Button for folding the shoulder rest (on the other side);
6. shoulder rest;
The shoulder rest, pistol grip, and receiver cover with picatinny rail are also visible.
Interestingly, very few armies in the world use the AR-12, these include:
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Russian Federation and the Pro-Russian separatists of the Donbass republics, supplied for them by Russian Government
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Kazakhstan (In small quantities)
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Belarus (In small quantities)
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Emirate of Qatar (Used by the Royal Guard)
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Ukraine, with these being captured from Russian troops.
Notably, speaking from a black markets
enthusiast's point of view, this type of weapon is a very rare specimen to appear in the hands of common smugglers operating in Ukrainian and Russian border regions.
Perhaps a coincidence of destiny.
Perhaps.
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