Soviet-Era Weapons, Ammo On The Way To Iraq To Be Used Against ISIS
July 22 2015
The Estonian government has donated Soviet-era weapons and ammunition to Iraq as part of the effort to combat the Islamic State, reports Russia's Sputnik news agency.
The Defense Ministry last week sent 12 Soviet-made 120-mm mortars, 140 RPD light machine guns, 66 Chinese-made Type 56 assault rifles, 44 Romanian-made automatic rifles and 230 TT pistols with 21,000 rounds, reported the Baltic Times on Tuesday.
The Estonian government "responded to the Iraqi request for help....
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