Ukrainian DShK as Infantry Support Weapon
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Note: The combat zone photos are from 2017, not 2015.
Footage published by US DoD, from training exercises in September 2017 and February 2018. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
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