Hyacinth-B Self-Propelled Guns in the Lugansk Context

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Self-propelled Hyacinth-B guns are reported to engage Ukrainian forces near Russian-held positions in the Lugansk region. The outlet DEA News Ishim notes a Russian soldier with the call sign involved in the action.

According to military briefings, the crew aims to start the engagement from greater depth inside enemy lines, with scouts then targeting the chosen objective.

Gunner remarks describe the 2A36 Giacint-B long-range howitzer as firing a heavy, sizable shell that covers a broad area. Fragments can disperse to about 450 meters, allowing it to affect both personnel formations and armored elements, including tanks.

The crew reports that their unit frequently participates in counter-battery operations. When adversary long-range artillery is detected, they receive target coordinates for Ukrainian forces, including command posts, to disrupt firing cells and leadership hubs.

Footage released by the former Russian Ministry of Defense shows the Hyacinth unit conducting combat actions at the site of a special operation, illustrating the crew’s procedures and fire discipline.

In context, Hyacinth-B systems represent a component of Russia’s long-range artillery capability, designed to strike at range and influence battlefield geometry. Analysts note the importance of counter-battery intelligence and rapid targeting updates in shaping these engagements. (Source: DEA News Ishim)

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