Ukraine: Rifle Periscopes Return
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With the war in Ukraine's current trench-bound stalemate often resembling the First World War it isn't too surprising to see an early 20th century innovation making a comeback. Several variations on the concept of a periscope rifle have been seen in Ukraine since the summer of 2023.
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