Video recorded by a Ukrainian Soldier shows a sniper utilizing a Russian 12.7mm anti-material rifle to engage Russian targets. The rifle was allegedly recovered by the sniper team and was referred to as a "trophy" rifle by the sniper team that posted the video initially.

The KSVK 12.7 or Degtyarev sniper rifle is the rifle we're seeing in this video. It is also known as the ASVK, АСВК or as the Kord, depending on which variant is being used. Originally designed for counter-sniping and penetrating thick walls, the rifle was made by Degtyarev in the early 90s and has been used in every Russian conflict since the Second Chechen War.

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