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The Alligator: All about the anti-materiel rifle in Ukrainian hands

Ukrainian soldiers have been seen using the two-metre long Alligator anti-materiel rifle, so Forces News has taken a closer look at what it can do.

The weapon is designed to take out vehicles with a magazine of five, high-caliber rounds.

Experts say the 14.5mm cartridge used by the rifle makes well-known 50.cal rounds "look like pea-shooters".

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