It turned out that the German self-propelled howitzer PzH 2000, transferred to Kiev, was adapted to Ukrainian mudslides worse than the Soviet-made Pion artillery systems, which they were supposed to replace. It has been reported New York Times.
The publication notes that the “Peony” works better in mud conditions due to metal tracks that look like claws.
The publication notes that last week it was decided to remove all German self-propelled guns from the battlefield due to their inability to leave the area on their own in case of Russian bombardment. One of the Ukrainian lieutenants told the broadcast that the howitzer had to be shot when it got stuck in the mud.
Former Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU) there is Two heavy army tractors HET (Heavy Equipment Transporter) Oshkosh M1070 to transport the 57-tonne German-made howitzer PzH 2000 transferred by Germany to Ukraine.
February 24, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin declarationThe one who, in response to a request for help from the heads of the LPR and DPR, decided to conduct a military special operation to protect Donbass.
The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.
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