The Armed Forces fighters go to UAR-15 rifles: why they gave up Kalashnikov (video)

The greatest threat to the infantry is the drones, and the fighters train to use the UAR-15 not only against land purposes, but also for knocking down drones. "The war has changed greatly. Now the greatest threat is drones . . . We learn how to knock them down with the UAR-15 to make our actions more effective," said the National Guard fighter with a call sign "Yakuza.

" According to servicemen, Kalashnikov's machines who were at the disposal of Ukrainian troops were often outdated and in poor condition. "The rifle I used was released in 1962. She was old and rusty. The first thing that happened when I started using it, she did not work twice," said the Ukrainian fighter with the Nord call sign. The UAR-15 assault rifle was adopted in 2023 Armed Forces and gradually replaces the AK, modernizing the army and translating it to NATO standards.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the rifle is produced in several modifications, it has a trunk resource of up to 10,000 shots, the possibility of installing a muffler and tactical accessories. Another advantage of the sample is weight. The rifle is lighter than AK by 600 grams, which enables servicemen to carry more ammunition or equipment. "Now logistics is very complicated, and the boys have to overcome long distances. Therefore, it is definitely a huge advantage.

In the way, as they say, the needle is heavy," - said the fighter with the call sign "Southern". The technical characteristics of the UAR-15 Recall that today in Ukraine produce virtually all components of the UAR-15-from the barrel box and the shutter group to the gas block, shock-sink mechanism and stores. The simplicity of construction, reliability and complete control over production give rifles every reason to claim the status of basic small arms of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.