When Putin Fired the Dragunov Rifle Himself in Front of His Soldiers | ARCHIVE | APT

When Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Ryazan training ground, few expected him to grab a sniper rifle and fire alongside the troops. This rare footage shows Putin inspecting mobilised soldiers, reviewing their combat readiness, and even testing out equipment himself. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu briefed the president on training progress as soldiers demonstrated live-fire drills, tactical manoeuvres, and anti-armour combat techniques.

👉 In this archived clip, witness the moment Putin took aim with a Dragunov sniper rifle and spoke directly with conscripts about their confidence and preparedness on the battlefield.