It possesses between 1,600 and 1,700 aircraft of different types, mostly of Soviet and Chinese origin.

Nevertheless, the fisherman was right, and the vessel was found to be of Soviet origin.

There were also limpet mines, hand grenades, mortars, explosives and small arms of Soviet origin.

But while much of the weaponry is of Soviet origin, the American-led force will also face American arms.

The dull surface of others still carried Cyrillic inscriptions, showing their Soviet origin.

Underground: Until 2013, both M2 and M3 lines were served by 5- or 6-carriage trains of Soviet origin.

The T-72 shares many design features with other tank designs of Soviet origin.

Various maps of Soviet military origin may be found on the internet.

These were kept flying until 1951, when they were replaced in service by more advanced jet fighters of Soviet origin.

Before the 1980s the Iraqi Armed Forces had used various steel helmets which were mostly of Soviet origin.