The Russian Federation resorts to illegal and clandestine means of replenishing weapons reserves. Thanks to an established smuggling network from Iraq, the country received multiple rocket launchers, RPGs and anti-tank missiles, writes The Guardian.

Economic sanctions imposed against the Russian Federation included a ban on military and dual-use goods, including certain types of electronics and optics. Due to restrictions, Russian manufacturers are forced to stop production. It is reported that the main plant of armored vehicles in Russia and the tractor plant have run out of parts for the production and repair of tanks.

Therefore, the Kremlin is actively looking for other sources of weapons and components.. Iraq and Iran readily responded to Moscow's call for military assistance.

" Anything that is directed against the US makes us happy,"

At the end of March, anti-tank missiles and RPGs were delivered to Russia by the Iranian military by sea.. The Iranian-made Bavar 373 missile system, similar to the Russian S-300, was donated to Moscow by the Tehran authorities along with the returned S-300s.

[see_also ids\u003d"

"

Weapons brought to Russia are being pulled to the eastern border of Ukraine and will probably be used to capture the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.

The speaker of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Oleksandr Motuzyanyk announced the approach of serious hostilities in the JFO zone.

Recall, in order to cordon off the Ukrainian military, the enemy is trying to break through the defense of the Ukrainian Armed Forces units in the area of \u200b\u200bthe city of Izyum.