Calculations of self-propelled howitzers "Msta-S" destroyed the equipment and manpower of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Crews of the Msta-S self-propelled howitzers of the 1st Guards Tank Army of the Zapad group of forces destroyed artillery pieces, armored vehicles and manpower of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the area of the special operation. This was announced on March 17 by the Russian Defense Ministry.

Enemy targets were hit at a range of more than 15 km, and their destruction was confirmed by real-time objective surveillance footage obtained from the drone. After that, the gunners changed their firing positions to prevent retaliatory fire.

The ministry stressed that the calculations of the Msta-S self-propelled howitzers of the Zapad group of forces perform a wide range of firing tasks on a daily basis, such as defeating areas of concentration of manpower and equipment, command posts and observation posts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as covering the actions of ground forces and conducting counter-battery warfare.

"The nature of our goals is different. As a rule, this is a counter-battery struggle, that is, we suppress the enemy's guns with our fire. The guns are pretty accurate. I think they are showing themselves well. Throughout history, various targets have been hit: enemy artillery guns, ammunition depots, and UAV launch points," said the commander of the howitzer self—propelled artillery battalion with the call sign Shaman.

The destruction of AFU facilities is carried out at ranges of several tens of kilometers. Shooting can be carried out both from closed firing positions and direct fire without prior preparation.

"The enemy uses FPV drones in most cases. They almost always arrive, but we have air surveillance posts deployed in all positions and in all areas to combat them, which are equipped with electronic warfare (EW) and fire weapons. They are also equipped with thermal imaging sights for night work," the soldier added.

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On March 14, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that D-30 howitzers of the 25th Combined Arms army of the Zapad group of forces destroyed a tank, a vehicle with ammunition in motion, mortar crews and manpower of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It was noted that the gunners perform combat missions around the clock and in any weather.