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DISPATCH 03/26 · 11 Sep 2026
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2K12 Kub (SA-6 Gainful)
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2K12 Kub (SA-6 Gainful)

The 2K12 Kub, known to NATO as the SA-6 Gainful, is a Soviet tracked surface-to-air missile system built to accompany ground forces and engage aircraft at low and medium altitudes.

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9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko)

The 9K33 Osa, known to NATO as the SA-8 Gecko, is a Soviet mobile short-range surface-to-air missile system that combines radar, fire control and ready missiles on one amphibious vehicle.

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OTR-21 Tochka-U

The OTR-21 Tochka-U is a Soviet road-mobile short-range ballistic missile with a 120 km range, inertial guidance and conventional, cluster or nuclear warhead options.

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BMP-1

The BMP-1 is a Soviet amphibious tracked infantry fighting vehicle that introduced mass-produced protected infantry mobility with integral anti-armour firepower and remains in combat service in Russia and Ukraine.