{"product_id":"captured-russian-6b45-ratnik-body-armour-trophy-ukraine-war-2025","title":"Captured Russian 6B45 Ratnik Body Armour Trophy – Ukraine War, 2025","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original Russian 6B45 “Ratnik” general-purpose body-armour vest in EMR digital camouflage, captured by a serving member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer’s label identifies it as a 6B45, version 01, produced by NPF Tekhinkom. It is size 2, serial number 25-2347, with a production date of February 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extensive configuration includes the main vest, protective collar, shoulder and upper-arm sections, lower protection and an assortment of attached ammunition and utility pouches. Please study all photographs carefully to establish exactly what is included. No hard ballistic plates are supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAPTURE HISTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no accompanying paperwork or independently verifiable record identifying the original Russian wearer, location or circumstances of capture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vest was given to our trusted friend Olena by a trusted contact serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He stated that he had personally captured it from Russian forces. It was subsequently passed to Ukraine UK Aid and brought to the United Kingdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine captured trophy vest—not cleaned commercial surplus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is extremely dirty, dusty and heavily marked from field use. It also has a strong smell. Buyers should expect ingrained dirt, dust, staining, wear, fraying and signs of prolonged operational use and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt will be supplied in the condition shown. These characteristics form part of its history and authenticity but may make it unsuitable for buyers expecting clean or wearable surplus equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOCATED IN THE UK — READY FOR IMMEDIATE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is already in the United Kingdom and ready for immediate dispatch worldwide, subject to the laws and customs requirements of the destination country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoving military artefacts from Ukraine is becoming increasingly difficult, with additional export restrictions, transport problems and the continuing disruption caused by the war. Buying this UK-based example means that it has already completed that uncertain journey and does not need to pass through the increasingly difficult Ukrainian export process. It can be sent using conventional tracked international shipping, providing substantially greater certainty of delivery than an item still located inside Ukraine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us for an accurate shipping quotation before purchasing. International customers are responsible for checking their own import regulations and for any customs charges or taxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLLECTOR’S ITEM ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vest and any protective components have not been tested or certified. They must not be relied upon for ballistic or personal protection. This item is sold solely as a historical display and collectors’ artefact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour purchase will support the continuing humanitarian work of Ukraine UK Aid CIC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olena","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58961420157309,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7859\/4860\/files\/IMG_0841.jpg?v=1792756456","url":"https:\/\/ukraineukaid.org\/products\/captured-russian-6b45-ratnik-body-armour-trophy-ukraine-war-2025","provider":"Ukraine UK Aid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}