OSINTtechnical shared an image on X showing a Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SSO) operator armed with a suppressed Mk.46 light machine gun and equipped with GPNVG-18 night vision goggles during a training exercise conducted last month, according to a post published over the past 90 minutes through 5:45 AM UTC on January 16, 2026. The image, available at https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/2012032128264122773, depicts the operator in action on the training exercise, highlighting equipment used by Ukrainian SOF units. No additional details on the specific location, date within last month, or purpose beyond training were provided in the post shared during the reporting window from 4:16 AM to 5:45 AM UTC.
