Guns of Ukraine war picture thread

[Suck My Glock]

Captured in Kursk by Ukrainian forces, here's another depot-level modified AK12 that has had the barrel, gas tube and bolt-carrier bobbed to fabricate an un-issued non-standard AK12 "krinkov", or AK12k, as many are taking to referring to these now. AKSU-74s are harder to come by than before, as so many have been destroyed or captured, and the new actual AK12-based shorty variant, called the AM17, which is supposedly in production now, have yet to be issued and seen in the field. So for now, if a russkie wants a shorty blaster, he's got to go rob one from somewhere, or have the regimental armorer craft one of these.


In a Ukrainian hideout in Kursk, we see a KAC M110 SASS, an early Sako TRG, a suppressed CZ Bren2, a suppressed commercial semi-auto M4gery 11.5in barrelled shorty and three G17s.


A couple of HK433s and a Daniel Defense DD4, on the range in Ukraine.

[XJThrottle]

Captured in Kursk by Ukrainian forces, here's another depot-level modified AK12 that has had the barrel, gas tube and bolt-carrier bobbed to fabricate an un-issued non-standard AK12 "krinkov", or AK12k, as many are taking to referring to these now. AKSU-74s are harder to come by than before, as so many have been destroyed or captured, and the new actual AK12-based shorty variant, called the AM17, which is supposedly in production now, have yet to be issued and seen in the field. So for now, if a russkie wants a shorty blaster, he's got to go rob one from somewhere, or have the regimental armorer craft one of these.

Propped up against a crate that came from the US...

[Suck My Glock]

Captured in Kursk by Ukrainian forces, here's another depot-level modified AK12 that has had the barrel, gas tube and bolt-carrier bobbed to fabricate an un-issued non-standard AK12 "krinkov", or AK12k, as many are taking to referring to these now. AKSU-74s are harder to come by than before, as so many have been destroyed or captured, and the new actual AK12-based shorty variant, called the AM17, which is supposedly in production now, have yet to be issued and seen in the field. So for now, if a russkie wants a shorty blaster, he's got to go rob one from somewhere, or have the regimental armorer craft one of these.

Propped up against a crate that came from the US...

I wondered if anyone would notice that.

[Suck My Glock]

Well here's another museum piece being used in the war. The PK won the competition in 1961 as the new Russian GPMG against the Nikitin design. But in 1960, Russia held field trials between the two designs, issuing both to 4 separate units, including one in Odessa, which is where this surviving Nikitin specimen has been mothballed til the current unpleasantries. No idea how many in total were manufactured at the Degtyaryov plant in Kovrov, but likely only dozens. The 1960 date stamp and Degtyaryov arsenal stamp are plainly seen on the top rear.
In these photos you can see the influence the Sg43 Goryunov (the medium MG the Nikitin was intended to replace) had on the Nikitin. The barrel has the same deep fluting, cone flash suppressor and carry handle, and the optic mount is exactly the same as some later SGMs (the last version of the Goryunov).

[Suck My Glock]

I think I've seen only one other K98 Mauser in the whole war before this one, taken back in October near Adzhamka. It too was a scoped marksman version. With as many Wehrmacht weapons left behind after WW2 that appeared in museums all over the country, and which were also turned out for use in this war, I'm surprised we haven't seen more of them. Also, another DP28 being deployed for anti-drone use.


While we have seen plenty of HK416s, mostly donated by the Norwegians and Dutch, here we see for the first time a current issue German G95, also known as the HK416a7.

[Suck My Glock]

Anti-drone shotgunnery has a new emphasis across not just Ukraine but the entire world now.


Turkey is supplying most of the shotguns in Ukraine these days. Although Turkish shotguns have a reputation as not being as robust as they could/should be, combat tends to refine weaponry. When this is all over, perhaps Turkish shotguns will evolve and improve even in the American market?


An individual's kit, consisting of a Daniel Defense DDM4, HK VP9 and a Polish RGP40.


Another PKM modified shorty for the urban assaulters. Reportedly, they are also popular with the riverine raiders and frogmen on the Crimean front.

[Suck My Glock]

What's better than an FN 40mm grenade launcher? Why 2 Fn 40mm grenade launchers. DUH!!


Yes,...T-33 Tokarevs are still blasting away in Ukraine.


You have to look closely here, but there are 2 G36 rifles in this pic from last summer in Kursk.


Posing with a captured Russian ASVK-M 12.7x108mm anti-materiel rifle in Kursk.

[Suck My Glock]

Some FORT 224 copies of the Tavor are still seeing service. Mostly popular with vehicles crews and officers.


A sniper with his Tavor copy near Patrovsk.


A captured Turkish-made Sarsilmaz copy of the FN/MAG by Russian forces in the Kursk area.


A G3 designated marksman's model on the range in Ukraine.

[Suck My Glock]

FNCs were donated by Belgium almost immediately when the war began. They were initially issued primarily to foreign volunteers. In the 3 years since, their numbers have dwindled due to attrition. But they are still out there with some units.


Mosins have been employed by both sides, but mostly the Russians. But the Ukrainian samples have often been better outfitted, as we see here.


A marksman and his early model (circa 2017) Zbroyar Z10. First production models did not include a forward assist. Later production included them.


A Brit and German team of foreign volunteers, part of the 3rd Assault Brigade, undergoing trench assault training near Lviv. Of note is that they been issued new domestically produced license built CZ Bren 2 rifles that are the new official rifle of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Production is picking up and these are quickly becoming the most commonly seen individual arm in the service.

[Suck My Glock]

KelTec donated a bunch of guns to Ukraine in 2022. Most of which were Sub2000 9mm folding carbines and some RDB bullpups. But since then, KelTec has remained a steadfast ally, cutting discount deals to supply all sorts of products. Most recently, they have sold several thousand KSG shotguns to Ukraine, including this one here in the back of a truck traversing through Russia's Belgorod region. Also notice the Belgian FN/FAL.




Italy has donated another batch of Beretta ARX160 rifles.

[Suck My Glock]

Rather uncommonly seen in this war, a Brugger & Thommet SPC9 SD, similar to that recently purchased by the U.S. Army, but instead with the Glock magazine lower conversion, in the occupied Belgorod pocket.




And it wasn't just guns we sent to the Russians during WW2;...we sent all kinds of war supplies, many of which got stored in Ukraine before the USSR busted up. (Remember the crates of Thompsons captured by Wagner in 2023 in that salt mine?) Here we see a surplus U.S. M1910 canteen and web belt being used in 2025 in Belgorod.

[Suck My Glock]

Here's a squad deployed inside Russia, near Belgorod, with 4 different rifles;...G36, CZ Bren2, FN SCAR-L and an AR. Not that big a deal for 3 of them, since they use the same magazines;...but that G36,....


This squad, deployed on the Belarusian border near Ripky, all have been issued G36s.


2 years ago, Lebel of France sent about 500 of their VCD-15 rifles. I haven't seen them much in country since then. But here we see a squad near Lyman outfitted with new specimens of them. No word on how many have recently been delivered.


And another B&T SPC9 SD with Glock mag lower, on the range. A definite sign that the Swiss are slowly getting away from their famous neutrality.