Militia 'Arms Race' Threatens Deadly Escalation In Ukraine Conflict

The black-clad masked man with a Kalashnikov resting in his arms speaks confidently of the mission about to get underway. “We will act fast, like lightning, and we will be efficient,” he says. But should things turn hairy, “We’re ready for a war.”

To prove his point, another gestures to a rusty metal pipe with a hastily welded handle resting at his feet. “That’s a Ukrainian bazooka. Light a match, and boom!” he explains.
Militia 'Arms Race' Threatens Deadly Escalation In Ukraine Conflict