Ukraine: RPG Warheads with Fragmentation Sleeves
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Warheads fired from RPG-7s predominantly have a limited anti-personnel effect due to the minimal fragmentation needed for their normal anti-armour role. Since the spring of 2023 a number of Ukrainian units have been sighted using PG-7 warheads augmented with fragmentation sleeves which are intended to improve their effectiveness as anti-personnel munitions.
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