Some of the cheaply produced kit has also been found on dead Ukrainian soldiers, one defense industry insider says.

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“According to him, counterfeit products made from cheaper materials, copying Russian military uniforms and other items of equipment, are regularly seen on deceased Ukrainian servicemen in the ...