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April 7, 2026
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AK 47: Russia's weapon of terror and killings in Kenya, world aircraft crashes

AK 47: Russia's weapon of terror and killings in Kenya, world aircraft crashes

In the eyes of Russia’s top diplomat, who, Putin has trusted with the role of speaking for the country in all sittings outside Russia, Sergey Lavrov, that gun is a godsend to Africa...

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The AK-47, a weapon invented in 1947, is highlighted as a significant contributor to global and Kenyan casualties, with Russian policymakers accused of celebrating increased arms production after the war in Ukraine.

  • The AK-47 family of weapons has likely killed over 20 million people worldwide.
  • Russia, through its arms industry, is implicated in supplying weapons used in terrorist attacks and conflicts, including those by groups like Al-Shabaab.
  • Beyond individual firearms, Russian-made weapons have been linked to 26 civilian airliner shootdowns in Africa, causing 463 fatalities.

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