Calculations of howitzers "Gvozdika" destroyed the equipment and infantry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk border area

Calculations of 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzers of the 34th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade (Gornaya) as part of the North group of forces destroyed military equipment, artillery pieces and infantry of the Armed Forces Ukraine (Ukrainian Armed Forces), and also disrupted the supply of enemy ammunition in the border area of the Kursk region. This was announced on March 3 by the Russian Defense Ministry.

So, having moved into position after receiving the coordinates of the enemy's location, the gunners of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation fired shots, accurately hitting all targets, and after confirming the liquidation of the AFU forces, the Gvozdik calculations left their firing positions. At the same time, the gunners are firing from closed firing positions, constantly changing their location.

The ministry clarified that one of the advantages of the Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer is that its turret rotates 360 degrees, which allows you to quickly change the direction of fire. The fire from the front edge is corrected by reconnaissance. The fighters are also able to destroy the AFU equipment on the move and in prepared shelters.

"It takes us about three minutes from getting the target, that is, the coordinates, to opening fire," said the platoon commander with the call sign Engels.With the support of artillery and heavy armored vehicles, Russian assault groups are gradually moving deeper into the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, pushing the enemy further and further, the Russian Defense Ministry added. In cooperation with advanced reconnaissance groups and operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), who monitor all supply routes for small mobile groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine around the clock and transmit coordinates to gunners, self-propelled howitzer crews strike at fortifications, enemy concentrations of manpower and military equipment, strongpoints and observation posts and prevent the supply of ammunition. APU.

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