Intense Battles and Old Weapons: Ukraine vs Russia at the Frontline.
Ukrainian troops have used a World War I-era Maxim machine gun to fend off massive Russian attacks in the battle for Bakhmut. The gun, first introduced in 1910, has been modified with modern add-ons such as optics and suppressors. Ukrainian forces have also employed a type of World War I-era sniper decoy to fool enemy snipers. The fighting in Ukraine has been compared to World War I due to its brutal nature, featuring trenches, heavy casualties, and relentless artillery barrages. However, modern weaponry and surveillance, particularly drones, have made it even deadlier.