Ukrainian forces are actively utilizing heavy artillery in their ongoing conflict with Russian troops. US-supplied M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers are being used to target Russian positions outside Avdiivka. Additionally, Ukrainian 2S7 Pion 203mm heavy self-propelled howitzers, operated by the 43rd Separate Artillery Brigade, are employing US-made M106 203mm high explosive shells in their fire missions. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to counter Russian artillery, including the Russian 203mm self-propelled gun 'Malka,' which has been reported destroying German Panzerhowitzer 2000 units with the assistance of spotter drones. The renewed availability of NATO-standard ammunition has significantly bolstered Ukrainian artillery capabilities, particularly in the Donetsk Oblast region. Photos by Evgeniy Maloletka highlight the intensity of these operations, with new shells stocks playing a crucial role.
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Donetsk Oblast, a Ukrainian 2S7 Pion self propelled cannon fires an American 8 inch (203mm) M106 high explosive shell at a Russian position. After months of lacking ammunition, new NATO-standard shells stocks have brought Ukrainian Pions back into the fight. https://t.co/KikVwhWZu4
Donetsk Oblast, a Ukrainian 2S7 Pion self propelled cannon fires an American 8 inch (203mm) M106 high explosive shell towards at Russian position. After months of lacking ammunition, new shells stocks have brought the Ukrainian Pions back into the fight. https://t.co/kbL2UtL5AU
Ukrainian 2S7 Pion 203mm heavy self-propelled howitzers are still in action. The artillerymen from the 43rd Separate Artillery Brigade are using US-made M106 203mm HE shells to conduct fire missions. Photos from: https://t.co/hbb6waJ6eJ https://t.co/bicXxcn0Jl
Ukrainian 2S7 Pion 203mm heavy self-propelled howitzers are still in action. The artillerymen from the 43th Separate Artillery Brigade are using US-made M106 203mm HE shells to conduct fire missions. Photos from: https://t.co/hbb6waJ6eJ https://t.co/zsC25D7tS1
Ukrainian 2S7 Pion 203mm heavy self-propelled howitzers are still in action. The artillerymen from the 43th Separate Artillery Brigade are using US-supplied M106 203mm HE shells to conduct fire missions. Photos from: https://t.co/hbb6waJE4h https://t.co/7gupRTefLS
π·πΊπΊπ¦ Counter-battery fire: The Russian 203-mm self-propelled gun "Malka" destroys the German 155-mm self-propelled gun "Panzerhowitzer 2000" with the help of a spotter drone. https://t.co/yS3cX9TvDT
US-supplied M109A6 Paladin self propelled howitzer in Ukrainian service, seen here sending a 155mm shell towards a Russian position outside of Avdiivka. https://t.co/hQXEvmxtAB