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Why Soviet Spetsnaz Ditched Steel for Titanium
The Soviet-Afghan War revealed a brutal truth — standard steel helmets weren’t enough. That’s when Spetsnaz units turned to the Altyn: a titanium fortress for the battlefield. This video explores how ...
The Spetsnaz, the catchall term for Russia’s special operations forces, are the most elite troops the Russian Federation has. They are also getting destroyed in Ukraine. That’s according to leaked ...
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The Titanium Shield – The Rise of the Altyn Helmet in Spetsnaz Units
During the Soviet-Afghan War, Spetsnaz soldiers needed more than standard steel helmets to survive. The answer? The Altyn helmet—titanium armor built for the toughest missions.
Russia's elite Spetsnaz commando units have suffered enormous casualties in Ukraine. Leaked US documents show that some units have suffered 95% casualties. Russia may take decades to rebuild the units ...
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