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Return To Sender: Ukrainians Fire Captured Krasnopol Artillery At Russians
Published 2 months ago
This footage shows the Ukrainian crew of a 2A65 Msta-B howitzer, using it to fire a captured “Krasnopol” artillery round back at the Russians. How they acquired the 152-millimeter projectile is not disclosed, but it is compatible with their howitzer, allowing them to send it back with ease.
The Krasnopol is a 152-millimeter laser-guided artillery round, first introduced in 1986. It is unclear as to how the Howitzer team shown here intended to properly aim the round, but it’s not much of a reach to assume the whole suite was captured as a unit, or that compatible laser designation systems would already be in Ukrainian hands. Regardless, they’re shown packing up and moving after sending the Krasnopol round down range. The sunset suggests a good day well spent, having shoved some of Russia’s military spending right back in their faces.
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Cole Simms
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