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blueiskewl · 2 years

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Ukrainian Special Forces Sniper

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historicalfirearms · 1 year

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M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System in Ukraine

Over the last couple of months a number of M110 semi-auto precision rifles have begun to appear in Ukraine. Predominantly seen in the hands of Ukrainian special operations forces, the rifle began to appear in the autumn of 2022. In this video we take a look at some of the imagery of them in theatre.

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tomorrowusa · 4 months

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Thanks to House Republicans under orders from Putin's puppet Donald Trump, Ukrainian forces are being starved of ammunition. Despite that, they are still outfighting Russian invaders in the east of the country.

Putin is desperately sending mass waves of cannon fodder dubbed "meat waves" against better trained Ukrainians.

Russia's 'meat wave' assaults leave frozen corpses uncollected as Russian soldiers 'just go and die,' Ukrainian sniper says

Russia's "meat assault" tactics on a key battlefield are leaving frozen bodies that Russia isn't collecting, a Ukrainian sniper said. The sniper, a special forces officer with the call sign "Bess," told CNN that the dead soldiers "just lie there frozen." "Nobody evacuates them, nobody takes them away," he said. "It feels like people don't have a specific task, they just go and die." Bess, which means "demon" in Ukrainian, spoke to CNN from Avdiivka, a town in eastern Ukraine that for months has been the scene of some of the most intense fighting in the war. The tactic deployed by Russia involves sending wave after wave of generally poorly trained and unsupported soldiers at Ukrainian positions, to try to overwhelm them so that other troops can then progress. The tactic, which experts say has been used frequently in the war, is one that Russian elite soldiers — paratroopers and marines — have recently been refusing to take part in, a Ukrainian official said.

Putin is a sociopath who has as little regard for Russian lives as he does for Ukrainians. In the past ten days, estimated daily Russian fatalities have ranged from a low of 740 to a high of 1,070. At that rate, cumulative Russian fatalities could reach 400,000 as soon as Valentine's Day.

To Putin the war is just a board game with lots of blood.

The next time there's a mutiny in Russia, I hope its leaders don't foolishly back down like the late Yevgeny Prigozhin did. Giving Putin a break will only result in them ending up like Prigozhin.

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stealth-skills · 1 year

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A scout-sniper of the SSO with the Reconnaissance optical-electronic complex "Ironia-M". - (SVO zone) Russian-Ukrainian War, 2023

The reconnaissance optical-electronic complex "Ironiya-M" entered the special forces of Russia in 2015. The multifunctional optical-electronic complex is designed to search for the enemy and conduct surveillance of the area. The main element of the complex is an optical-electronic device weighing about 3.2 kg. The complex is equipped with a video camera, a thermal imager and a laser rangefinder. The signal from all optical devices is transmitted to a miniature monitor installed in the eyepiece. The Ironia-M complex allows you to detect equipment at a distance of up to 7 km, a thermal imager can detect a person at distances of up to 2.5 km. The Ironia complex can transmit photographs or a video signal over a closed radio channel at a distance of up to 10 km. The calculation of the observation complex consists of two people, the second person is a computer operator. S: Soldier30

#scout #stealth-and-roofs #stealth and roofs #urban sniper #Z #O #V #security #Counter-Sniping #Antisnajperska

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usafphantom2 · 9 months

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Russian Su-30SM2 combat jet with updated engine makes its debut in ARMY-2023

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 21/08/2023 - 20:01in Military

The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) showed for the first time an updated Sukhoi Su-30SM2 aircraft with the AL-41F-1S engine derived from the more powerful Su-35 and the Su-57 stealth jet.

"Within the structure of ARMY 2023 ......... in Kubinka, the recently modernized Su-30SM2 multipurpose combat jet designed to achieve air supremacy, patrol state borders, intercept air targets and carry out air attacks on ground targets is presented to the general public for the first time," the Ministry of Defense said in an official statement. "One of the characteristics of the modernized aircraft is

The Su-30SM2 updated with the new engine should be of great interest to existing Su-30 operators, such as India, Algeria, Malaysia and Vietnam, who will benefit from upgrading their existing Su-30 fleet with greater engine power.

The inclusion of the more powerful AL-41F-1S engine (over the previous AL-31F engine) in the Su-30 will allow the transport of heavy missiles, such as the Brahaos and other air-to-ground weapons.

Previously, the manufacturer of the Su-30SM2, United Aircraft Corporation, had said when announcing the delivery of a batch of Su-30SM2 fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces: “New machines receive improved radio-electronic equipment on board, as a result of which the range of detection and identification of air targets has increased. New high-precision weapons to destroy air, land and sea targets at a distance of several hundred kilometers have been introduced in the armament of fighters."

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Daytona Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. Uses Canon equipment during his photographic work around the world of aviation.

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portfolioleticiasepulveda · 1 month

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Ukrainian Joan of Arc: Businesswoman leaves jewellery store to fight as a sniper

Emerald Evgeniya returned to wear Army uniform after 12 years to fight against the Russians, and is the only woman among 100 men in the special forces troop

Article published in March 16th, 2022

Translated from Portuguese to English

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https://noticias.r7.com/internacional/joana-darc-ucraniana-empresaria-abandona-loja-de-joias-para-lutar-na-guerra-como-sniper-27062022/

Emerald Evgeniya holds weapon after returning to the Ukrainian Army

Before the Russian invasion in Ukraine, Emerald Evgeniya had a quiet life with her daughter

in Kiev, where she used to run her own jewellery store. The Ukrainian decided 12 years ago to leave the Army to become a “businesswoman”, as she likes to say.

“As soon as the war started, I quit my career and went back to the Army. Now, I work for the Special Forces intelligence and serve as a sniper. I’m the only woman among a hundred soldiers,” she says.

A sniper has a great responsibility on the battlefield and undergoes intense training to reach the rank. The weapon used by the soldier allows hitting targets very far away. Hitting an enemy with a lower risk of being counterattacked is one of the perks.

“I fight because it is my duty and I believe in Ukraine's great future. I feel like I have been preparing for this situation all my life. Also, I get support, people call me the Ukrainian Joan of Arc.”

Emerald is among thousands of soldiers trying to protect Ukraine as long as they face Russian Armed Forces. The Ukrainian population helps as much as they can, and even resorts to using mediaeval weapons to contain enemy tanks. Caltrops are made with sharp iron spikes and are scattered around Kiev.

Men and women with little or no experience volunteer to receive training and equipment to face the Russians. Currently, anyone who wants to serve must be between 18 and 60 years old and have an Ukrainian passport.

Emerald says the most difficult moment of the war was when she finally came across the Russian Army. “I started shooting again and realised I was face to face with one of their soldiers. This happened on the second day of combat, I was scared, but now I understand that this is my reality.”

The business woman’s life has changed radically in the last 21 days, in the same way for millions of Ukrainians. “I used to have a life of luxury, today I only live with my military uniform, mobile phone, two pairs of socks and a pair of shoes. I have also made donations to many people who lost their homes. I think after the war, if I survive, I can earn that money back with my work.”

Emerald during military training

Since the Russian invasion, more than 3 million people have left Ukraine, according to the UN-linked International Organization for Migration (IOM). Around 1.4 million are children, and among them is Jasmine, 10, Emerald’s daughter. When the war started, the little girl was sent to Poland.

“I’m in the Army because I want my daughter to live in a free country. I won’t leave until we win this war. I want peace and freedom for my family and for all Ukrainians,” explains Emerald.

Emerald and her daughter Jasmine

As the bombings advance and the soldiers try to prevent the capital, Kiev, representatives of the two countries are trying to reach an agreement. This Tuesday (15), Mykhailo Podoliak, negotiator and adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and Vladimir Medinsky, adviser to the Kremlin, resumed the fourth round of negotiations.

On the other hand, NATO members are spreading sanctions to increasingly isolate Russia. The sniper, however, believes that the way to contain the Russian advance would be the closure of Ukrainian airspace, which Zelenskiy has long requested. “We are strong in terrestrial space, but we are not safe in the sky.”

“I won’t leave until we win this war, and I believe Ukraine will be victorious,” added Emerald.

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jcmarchi · 2 months

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Ukrainian Archer Howitzer Showed What Counter Battery Fire Looks Like - Technology Org

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Ukrainian Archer Howitzer Showed What Counter Battery Fire Looks Like - Technology Org

The defenders of Ukraine showed how they eliminated three Russian 152 mm D-20 howitzers near Kupyansk using the Swedish Archer self-propelled 155 mm howitzer. This system can fire three shots in 25 seconds, which means that the Russians don’t even have a chance to fire back. In fact, the Archer Artillery System is probably the perfect counter battery tool.

The Archer Artillery System is perfect for counter battery fire because it is very quick. Image credit: Stridsvagn122 via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Even if the Russian counter-battery radars recorded the position of the Ukrainian Archer howitzer, after just one minute Archer was no longer there. That is why Ukrainians highly praise the Swedish self-propelled howitzer and consider it the best in the world. The defenders of Ukraine refer to the Archer as a sniper howitzer.

Here’s how the Archer dealt with three Russian 152 mm D-20 howitzers near Kupyansk in Kharkiv region:

Swedish Archer destroys three Russian 152mm D-20 howitzers in the Kupiansk area pic.twitter.com/FNnM7apTrV

— PS01 (@PStyle0ne1) March 9, 2024

The Archer is a highly automated howitzer. It requires a small crew of just 3-4 soldiers, who are protected in its armoured cabin. It has a quick automatic loader that allows firing up to eight shots per minute in a rapid fire mode.

The Archer howitzer normally carries 21 rounds in its internal compartment and can fire them in just 2.5 minutes. The Archer can also fire the M982 Excalibur extended range smart projectile, which uses a rocket booster to travel up to 60 km and is extremely accurate. Normal rounds reach targets up to 31 km away.

The Archer Artillery System is a very rare self-propelled howitzer and the defenders of Ukraine are very happy to receive as many as 8 of them. It needs to be said though that at least one Archer howitzer is confirmed as lost in action. That is just a reality of war and the defenders of Ukraine hope to take advantage of the remaining systems to the fullest. Especially because the Archer is well-designed for counter-battery strike purposes.

Archer artillery system is incredibly fast and works well in counter-battery operations. Image credit: Ibaril via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Artillery rounds are much different from most missile or rocket strikes. Artillery projectiles follow something that is called a ballistic trajectory. This means that the projectile is kicked up and away by a blast of expanding gases and follows down in an unpowered flight. This means that artillery projectiles follow a tall parabola trajectory.

If at least part of that trajectory can be recorded and analyzed, finding out the exact location of the artillery system is very easy. In fact, special counter-battery radars are being used for this exact purpose and they make short work from pinpointing the location of the active artillery forces. And once the location of the attacking artillery systems is known, counter-battery fire can be arranged. That’s where the Archer shines.

Speed is very important in counter-battery fire, because the location of artillery can quickly change. The Archer is based on a large all-terrain articulated hauler and arrives speedily. In just a minute it is ready to fire. It can fire three shots, hit three targets and leave before the first round reaches its target. This means that Russians cannot fire back even if they have some sort of counter-battery radar in the area.

Written by Povilas M.

Sources: Tech.wp.pl, Wikipedia

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crazygadgetshere · 5 months

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Master Box: Sniper Group Ukrainian Special Operations Forces

A equipment for assembling two combatants of the Particular Operations Forces of the Ukrainian Military (SSO) – a sniper and his spouse. Source

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ultrajaphunter · 7 months

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1/ Gaza Map Update IDF Despite Really Hard Battle Involving Dismounting Troops/Spec Forces at Night Allegedly Breaking Through to Gaza City Center, But as We Can't Confirm it,

We Can Still Produce This Map that is Made on Only Verified Locations (blue limits for IDF)

2/ From Yesterday Evening.

I Also had Direct Infos That the Area Between the North South Axis, West to the Defensive Walls (Stripe Areas) Are Indeed Totally Under Complete Surveillance.

What i was Just Not Able to Figure Out is if There is a Junction with Troops Coming From Beit

3/ hanoun or not. Also infos from journalist i've translate seems to confirms all the geoloc that were assessed to make this map. Actually what an israeli journalist said on the ground is that all the main axis are AT least under direct control up to 500m to be able to interdict

main threats that would come toward them.

They Have Special Team of Sniper Controlling Main Nods Outside the City & They have Full Control of All LOCS.

Also Down South... Toward the canal that was set to be the "Frontier" the Situation seems to be Under Control even if we

Don't know for sure Exactly the extend of IDF control, But as We have not received Any videos from any Channels coming from Al Qassm Brigades/Hamas or other Groups, I Guess They Did not Plan so Much to Harass IDF in this Area.

So the Main Road Salah Al Deen is Under Control.

As a Reminder : for Gen Context and Main Roads and Main Cities.

So Basically and as we Speak, IDF is Trying to make Both Basic maneuver to fully Surround the City (reaching North and South Forces that were engaged) and on the Main Road Along the Sea, Called Al Rashid,

They Are at About 5km to Each others. Maybe Less Actually as they certainly have Moved From Previous Positions (i'm quite Sure We Have at least 24h delay videos and infos About the Hot Spots) I'm not Sure if IDF is Also on the Al Quds Axis that Would Lead to City center (as IDF Claim They Already Have Partially Reached.... so i Guess SOF)

What is certain is that we Arer Witnessing at Least 5 different Mil Ground Forces Involved in Their Own Specialties. so : Heavy Armored brigades / Engineers Corps / Light Mecha-infantry Special Units / SOF / "Basic" Infantry Troops on the Rear/Support Also Tunnel Special groups

i will let you dive in this if you want to : https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Structure_idf.png… for basics understanding and let you know that yes... the "General Staff Reconnaissance Unit" (formerly Unit 269 or Unit 262), more commonly known as Sayeret Matkal (סיירת מטכ״ל), which is the special

reconnaissance unit (sayeret) of Israel's General Staff (matkal). They are considered one of the premier special forces units of Israel. and yes they are of course fully participating in the assaults of very well fortified and well defended strongholds by Hamas. good thing

for them is that they have full air supremacy and when they feel the situation is too 'hot' (danger close) they can just call (JTAC) the jets/helos to give "locations" & someone is going to deliver the appropriate (sometimes you can go up to 2 tons JDAM) on enemy locations !

quick side note : that's what Ukrainians are asking for YEARS !!! wooooah so "funny" to witness military perform to their optimum when they do have all the proper tools to make proper combined operations !!

ok and just another side note : if you are interested in Israeli special forces : check for Refaim / Duvdevan / 669 / Shaldag / Shayetet 13 / Sayeret Matkal / Yamam I can tell you one thing is that "Ghosts" are everywhere right now... ;-

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kragnir · 9 months

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A happy end for those orcs and a job well-done by the Ukrainians.

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blueiskewl · 2 years

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Ukrainian Special Forces Sniper

#2022 russian invasion of ukraine #2022 russia-ukraine news #ukraine #russia #ukrainian special forces sniper #sniper rifle #the front line #war #world at war #weapons #battle #fighting

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mysteriouslytransparentwombat · 9 months

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tigermike · 10 months

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12 Soviet women, 775 confirmed kills in one picture. During World War 2, the Soviet government recruited some 7.75 million women, of whom 800,000 served in the military. This photo was taken in Germany, May 4, 1945.

The 3rd Shock Army, part of the 1st Belorussian Front, was home to remarkable female snipers during World War II. These 'Shock' armies were specially structured to engage and dismantle significant enemy forces, benefitting from increased armored and artillery assets compared to other combined arms armies. When needed, the Shock armies were further reinforced with mechanized, tank, and cavalry units.

One of the precision roles performed with exceptional expertise by many female soldiers was sniping. In 1943, it is estimated that there were over 2,000 female snipers in the Soviet armed forces, who collectively achieved an impressive tally of more than 12,000 confirmed kills.

Among the standout female snipers were Nina Alexeyevna Lobkovskaya and Ukrainian Lyudmila Pavlichenko, who garnered particular recognition for her extraordinary feat of eliminating over 300 enemy soldiers. The Soviet Union made extensive and effective use of women in sniping duties, recognizing that this role suited them well. Good snipers demonstrated patience, carefulness, and deliberation, skills that many women soldiers possessed. Additionally, snipers' ability to avoid hand-to-hand combat and their need for higher levels of aerobic conditioning made it a role that women could excel in.

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cyberbenb · 11 months

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Ukrainian military: Russians are trapped in Bakhmut

The Ukrainian military continues to successfully advance in the Bakhmut area of the Donetsk region, said was the commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi.

"Bakhmut direction. There are successes. The defense forces continue to move forward, and the enemy is trapped in places," Syrskyi said, publishing a video of the work of Ukrainian snipers.

"The video shows the excellent work of the Ghost group of the separate presidential brigade named after Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky. A sniper with the call sign Alpha is working. From 1200 meters, he destroyed the enemy with one shot. During the work of the sniper, the group was hunted by an enemy UAV, which was also shot down. Well done," Syrskyi wrote.

Ukrainian General, ex-head of the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service, Mykola Malomuzh said on the air of the Freedom channel that the Russians have a deplorable situation in Bakhmut.

"First of all, we should say that we will not launch a frontal attack on Bakhmut. We will conduct an operation on the flanks. This strategy continues to be used now. This is especially important in the south and north of Bakhmut. In this situation, we are not only advancing, but we are regaining the heights that we previously left, we are gaining strategic positions. This is the first component that shows that the enemy is in a semi-encirclement," Malomuzh said.

He noted that the Russians are likely to leave the city, because it is quite difficult to hold it.

"The enemy is losing morale, they are trying to keep them in any way, or to reinforce them by some means. But we have already mastered the tactics of destroying their reserves, which they bring in a specific direction. This is how we work now. We are just conducting counter-offensive operations at the tactical level and luring enemy towards ourselves, diverting them in the Bakhmut, Marinka, Lyman, Zaporizhzhia, Tavria, Avdiivka and other directions. This is a tactic of destroying their forces, but in this case not while defending, but as part of counteroffensive tactical operations ... In this situation, they have no way out," the general explained.

Malomuzh noted that Bakhmut has become a platform where Russian troops come under active fire from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Both howitzers and missile systems reach the city.

Citing Ukrainian intelligence, the Ukrainian general said that the Russians were ready to flee Bakhmut. And for Putin, the moment of truth is coming.

"Bakhmut was a symbol of at least some victories for the Russians. But now it's a failure for them. Failure specifically on the battlefield ... Having no special strategic significance, Bakhmut will become a symbol of the great losses of the Russian Federation and a very powerful weakening of the regime. This is a failure of their entire strategy of the last year," Malomuzh stressed.

He assured that now Russian troops cannot dictate their own terms of battle.

"We dictate, we advance, and we destroy. The prospect of surrendering Bakhmut is unambiguous for them," the general stated.

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college-girl199328 · 1 year

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On Wednesday, St. David's Day, a day of national celebration for Wales, the Prince and Princess of Wales honoured the Welsh Guards in Windsor, a short drive from their home. The St. David's Day Parade. The event marked the first time Prince William has visited the Welsh Guards since becoming the ceremonial Colonel of the Welsh Guards, a royal role announced in December.

While Prince William matched the Welsh Guards in the grey Home Service Clothing (Winter Order) uniform, Princess Kate popped in a red coat, sporting a colour from Wales' flag.

Shortly after arriving at the parade ground, William and Kate handed out symbolic leeks to the officers and guardsmen of the regiment in a traditional part of the St. David's Day parade. According to the story, the nation's patron saint told Welsh soldiers to wear a leek on their helmets so they could better identify each other in the battle against the Saxons.

In a short speech, Prince William said he was "honoured and delighted" to be their new colonel, taking over the role from his father, King Charles III.

"At the same time, I'm sorry that my father couldn't be here with us here today to say farewell, but I know he would talk of his fierce pride and admiration for you all, and of his own sadness to be moving on from an appointment he held so dear since 1975," William said.

The royal recalled his own days in the British Army, stating that his memories with the Welsh Guards Sniper Platoon Salisbury Plain are "some of my best" even though they "may not have been my easiest or driest days in the Army."

"Another significant event in my life was also shared with the Welsh Guards, this time in the jungles of Belize as I received my A-Level results over the Bowman Radio," he continued. The feeling of being in the jungle--you're incredibly hot, continuously soaking wet, and with nowhere to hide from potentially horrendous results, it could have been a really bad day, but it was the camaraderie, the togetherness, and the banter of the Welsh Guards that got me through that period, and it's a time I look back on fondly."

Before the soldiers were dismissed, the band led a rendition of the Welsh national anthem, which Princess Kate has sung in Welsh, followed by "God Save the King," followed by a hearty three cheers for the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The ceremony ended with the Prince of Wales taking the royal salute as the troops marched past the parade, and the couple sat for an official photo alongside the Prince of Wales' company.

Prince William, 40, and Princess Kate, 41, then met families from the regiment as well as a group of troops from the 5th Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), who are currently in the U.K. helping to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Kate also looked on delightedly as a boy did a flip in front of her. Lucas, the 9-year-old son of a Welsh Guard on parade, made his acrobatic move just a few feet away from the royal.

In many ways, the event mirrored the duty that Kate carries out most years on another national day: handing out symbolic shamrocks to the Irish Guards on St. Patrick's Day.

The event, at Combermere Barracks in Windsor, was part of a Wales-themed week for the royal couple. William and Princess Kate spent the day in the country, which followed a visit to Cardiff on Saturday to watch Wales play rival England in rugby.

Before King Charles III named William and Kate as the Prince and Princess of Wales following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the couple already had a special connection to Wales: it's where they lived as newlyweds and first-time parents!

Prince William and Princess Kate visited Wales as soon as was practically possible after receiving their new titles—just a day after the royal mourning period ended in September.

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