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Ukraine blacksmiths turn to making bullet-proof vests for troops

AFP, 02 May 2022
Vadim, a Ukrainian blacksmith specialised in medieval weapons and armors, now makes gear for modern warfare. With steel, felted cloth and conveyor belt rubber to make up for the kevlar, he makes bulletproof vests that are given to soldiers or sold at minimal price to cover for the materials.

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