Convoy Carrying Soviet R-17 Ballistic Missiles Spotted in Afghanistan: Video Emerges

A video has surfaced online, filmed by eyewitnesses, showing a convoy with Soviet R-17 ballistic missiles spotted on the roads of Afghanistan. According to reports, the footage shows at least five trucks, each equipped with two missiles.

These images have sparked a wave of discussions in the expert community, raising many questions about the origin of the missiles, their current state, and, most importantly, who is behind their transportation and for what purpose.

It is noted that these weapons were transferred by the Soviet Union to Kabul even before the start of the military confrontation, during the time of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.

The R-17, developed in the 1960s, and the 9M21F, which appeared shortly after, have long been decommissioned in most countries that previously used them. However, given the long service life and widespread distribution in third world countries, a certain number of these missiles could well have been preserved in warehouses or arsenals of various groups and states.

R-17 (index - 8K14) is a Soviet liquid single-stage ballistic missile, part of the 9K72 Elbrus operational-tactical missile system. It was adopted into service on March 24, 1962.

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