This is the 5th type of 155-mm artillery in the Armed Forces.
At the end of May Poland handed over to Ukraine 18 modern self-propelled 155 mm KRAB howitzers . The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov announced on Thursday that they were ready to perform the tasks.
“I am pleased to announce that the Polish Crab ACS is ready to carry out combat missions at the front. After the M777 and FH70, the Ceasar and M109A3 are the 5th type of 155-mm artillery that we have managed to attract,” wrote Резников . Facebook on Thursday.
The Ministry of Defense has already provided more than 150 artillery pieces to the Armed Forces 155 mm caliber platforms.
“Stockpiles of shells of this caliber are already 10% higher than stockpiles of large-caliber shells of the Soviet type, which were on February 24, 2022. The effectiveness of these shells is higher than Soviet models, so less cost,” – added Reznikov.
At the same time, the Armed Forces delivered more than fifty other large-caliber guns, as well as shells to them, which are already more than 75% of the volume that was at the beginning of full-scale Russian invasion.
Dozens of Soviet MLRS and tens of thousands of shells were delivered to Ukraine, as well as hundreds of mortars and hundreds of thousands of shots fired at them.
” -mm caliber Ministry of Defense has already fulfilled the initial request from the Armed Forces by 90%. 100% of this initial need will be closed within 1-2 weeks. But the circumstances on the battlefield are changing – the need is increasing, “- said Reznikov.
КРАБ manufactured by Huta Stalowa Wola, 155 mm caliber gun is a modification of British weapons. The maximum firing range is 40 km with basic ammunition. The rate of fire is 6 shots per minute.
KRAB is a technique used by the Polish army for several years. Crabs are made by Huta Stalowa Wola. The crawler chassis is under Korean license, and the 155 mm caliber gun is a modification of British weapons. The maximum firing range is 40 km with basic ammunition. Speed - 6 shots per minute.
Among the weapons received in Ukraine from Poland are about 250 T-72 tanks, 2S1 Gozdzik self-propelled howitzers and Hail jets. Poland has also provided air-to-air missiles for the MiG-29 and Su-27 aircraft. In addition to heavy equipment, there are also drones manufactured by the Polish WB Electonics, MANPADS Piorun. Poland also supplies Ukraine with a large amount of ammunition.
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