Modern high technologies have given impetus to the development of human society in all spheres of life. Unfortunately, inventions are not always created and used for good. Many of them are capable of harming people, and some are made specifically for this. We are talking about weapons - a terrible, destructive force that can kill thousands of people with the press of just one button. In the context of the political situation in Ukraine, weapons began to play a particularly important role. What weapons does this country have?
Terms from the Ukrainian law on weapons
The weapon of Ukraine is a term denoting various types of devices designed to destroy or eliminate a living or inanimate target, a static or dynamic object. This concept names only those items that have no other purpose than those listed above.
Ukrainian small arms area type of weapon designed to hit a specific target at some distance, which works due to an instantaneous chemical reaction after it is activated with gunpowder or another substance. The calibration of such weapons should not exceed 2.5 centimeters, otherwise it will no longer apply to this variety. Smooth-bore combat units are considered one of the types of small arms. They can be attributed to this category due to certain characteristics of the barrel.
Another variety of these mechanisms for hitting a target is melee weapons. Ukraine is a country in which this type of weapon is used quite often, especially during the events on the Maidan. It is mainly designed to hit a target in direct contact with it, but the main characteristic is that a person must set it in motion with their own muscles.
Types of weapons in Ukraine
The weapons of Ukraine can be divided into several main types, which, in turn, consist of subtypes with certain characteristics. So, among the main types of weapons, there are: military, civilian (it includes sports, award, signal, hunting weapons, as well as pieces of equipment for self-defense), service, edged and imitation weapons. Each of these types of weapons has its own specific characteristics and operating standards, which are prescribed in the legislation of Ukraine. Their use without special permission or not on duty is punishable by law and isillegal.
Gun bans in Ukraine
Weapons of Ukraine are controlled by the authorities, so their unauthorized circulation is prosecuted by law. Thus, on the territory of this state, the circulation of weapons that are not listed as officially permitted, as well as unofficial transactions related to the sale and purchase of the weapon itself and the corresponding ammunition, are prohibited. It is legally prohibited to use home-made and self-modified weapon units that have not passed state inspection, do not meet standards and can be dangerous not only during use, but also during storage and transportation. It is also illegal to use weapons that imitate any safe objects by their appearance and thus can be misleading when activated.
There must be a special permit for the use, storage, movement of weapons on the territory of Ukraine. Without it, it is forbidden to put into action combat units that have some features in their design. For example, you cannot use explosive or incendiary bullets, balls in which the center of gravity is shifted, and other ammunition.
A weapon permit in Ukraine is issued by government agencies or in connection with established official duties that allow and imply the carrying of a certain type of weapon and ammunition.
Production of weapons
Any military weapon is also subject to state control. Ukraine has developed several laws that prohibit the production, repair and sale of ammunition and pieces of equipment without a special permit, which is issued to individuals by special authorities.
Upon receipt of such a document, the manufacturer becomes the owner of the combat units being developed and can receive income from their sale, creation or repair. Accordingly, the license allows testing of new types of weapons in order to improve them and verify the main parts of its design.
On the other hand, military weapons can and should be produced only by order of the state armed forces, the Ministry of Defense or other bodies that act in the interests of the entire country.
Acquisition of weapons in Ukraine
Many groups of citizens can buy weapons, the list of which is established by the current legislation of Ukraine. So, under a special permit, weapons can be bought by individuals who, by the nature of their activity or in connection with the obtained license, have the right to purchase and carry weapons of various types. Organizations and companies whose employees are en titled to weapons on duty (for example, various security companies) also have this right. Cultural institutions engaged in the restoration and further exhibition of captured and other types of weapons are allowed to purchase and repair combat units.
Wotemporary use of weapons is provided to officials whose safety is of great importance for the state, as well as to the people who protect them.
Purchase, repair, operation and sale can be carried out by individuals and companies who are legally en titled to all of the above actions.
Restrictions are also imposed on specific types of weapons, such as smoothbore weapons. Ukraine at the legislative level prohibits taking any actions in relation to this type of equipment with explosive bullets or cartridges with a displaced center of gravity, if the individual or organization is not related to the state army.
Production of the latest weapons in Ukraine
Ukraine's newest weapons - that's the topic raised at a press conference by Advisor to the Minister of Defense of this country A. Danilyuk. He said that thanks to intelligence data, he managed to get schematics of Russian equipment used by opposition forces in Donbas. Danilyuk also said that these weapons could be improved. If the weapon can be created and modified, it will be possible to supply it not only to the active Ukrainian army, but also to export it to other states. This branch of trade is not yet very developed in Ukraine. Sales of the latest weapons abroad will allow the state to reach a new level in the field of trade in military equipment.
Advisor to the Minister noted that at the moment many countries are interested in buying new military developments. Newestweapons of Ukraine, as well as ammunition for them, are planned to be produced in the near future and in the future to put production on stream.
Armored vehicles in service with Ukraine
Ukrainian weapons can be divided into several categories. One of them is armored vehicles, which are now especially actively used by soldiers of the active army. The most popular and frequently used tank is the T-55-64. Based on it, it is planned to manufacture a new modified tank, which was announced in 2007 by the leaders of the Kharkov Armored Plant. The T-55-64 is equipped with armor plates 20-80 mm thick, as well as a 100 mm cannon. This combat unit can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h and travel up to 600 km without refueling.
The predecessor of the T-55-64 is the T-80, which began to be produced back in Soviet times. This tank has been the main weapon since 1976. The car has been modified three times. A modern tank (T-80UD) has a diesel engine and a range of 560 km.
In addition to tanks, the Ukrainian army is equipped with various artillery mounts. So, the newest of them is the Bastion-03 complex, an improved version of the Hurricane. Thanks to this military equipment, you can destroy a living target, enemy combat units, various buildings and fortifications. Since Ukraine's nuclear weapons do not yet exist, this complex, along with tanks, is the main type of military equipment.
Small arms
The main Ukrainian assault rifle based on the AK-74 is the Vepr. Plastic lining on the machine allows you to avoid prolonged contact with the metal parts of the weapon, so the recoil is reduced, it is more convenient to shoot. Shop "Boar" is designed for 30 shells. Multiple modifications of the machine were made, the last one was in January 2015.
"Fort-17" is also a traumatic weapon. This type of pistols has been produced in Ukraine since 2004. This type of weapon is often used during the conduct of modern hostilities in the Donbass region. The standard stock of cartridges for this pistol is 12 or 13 pieces, depending on the specific modification of the weapon.
Types of Ukrainian missile weapons
Since Ukraine's nuclear weapons do not exist to date, the army of this state uses a large number of various missile systems, including the Sapsan. The development of this type of weapon began in 1999, and then was suspended. Since the beginning of 2015, it is planned to resume work on the creation of "Sapsan" using the latest high technologies.
The R-27 rocket was created in the Soviet Union, which helped to fight in the air and intercept aircraft. The target could be hit both day and night with a huge range of distances (up to 25 km).
Cooperation between Ukraine and the United States in the field of armaments
Many American politicians support the idea that it is necessary to cooperate with Ukraine in the field of weapons, since the United States has a huge military potential and adheres to the point of viewthat the Russian Federation entered into an open confrontation with Ukraine, supplying various equipment to the rebel armies of the DPR and LPR. At many summits and press conferences, Western politicians and public figures have repeatedly noted that Ukraine must “fight for its own identity and independence”, but it does not have enough military power to resist a power like Russia.
Supplies of weapons to Ukraine
Recently there was a statement by the commander of NATO forces in Europe F. Breedlove that Western countries should supply weapons to Ukraine to help it in the fight against pro-Russian extremists. The politician noted that a variety of means are used against this state, from information to military. Small arms of Ukraine, armored, rocket, are inferior in their characteristics to Russian ones, which is why many American and European officials insist on arms supplies to Ukraine.
