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Belarusian military prepare to destroy shoulder fired “Strela-IIM” anti-aircraft missiles near Sluck, Belarus, 25 May 2005 as part of OSCE efforts to eliminate surplus small arms and light weapons. (Photo courtesy of the OSCE)

Belarusian military prepare to destroy shoulder fired "Strela-IIM" anti-aircraft missiles near Sluck, Belarus, 25 May 2005 as part of OSCE efforts to eliminate surplus small arms and light weapons. (Photo courtesy of the OSCE)

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