The Ukrainian military demonstrated in action the captured Nona-K artillery system, which was taken from the Russians
The armament of the Ukrainian army is replenished not only thanks to Western partners. The Armed Forces of Ukraine use in the war against the occupiers the equipment that was taken from the Russians themselves.
What is known
The Ukrainian Defense Forces demonstrated the operation of a captured artillery system in action "Nona-K". The military tested the installation before the full development of the gun and further use in the war against Russia.
At least seven 2B16 Nona-K gun mounts have already “received” into service with the Ukrainian army. One of them was captured at the end of March together with the T-72 tank.
#Ukraine : Ukrainians testing a rare Russian 2B16 Nona-K 120mm towed gun-mortar. At least 7 have been captured from Russian forces in recent months.pic.twitter.com/T9sn0Mr2m6
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Nona-K is a 120 mm Soviet artillery system. It combines the properties of a light howitzer and a mortar. The installation is also capable of acting as a mortar or anti-tank gun. The firing range is 13 km for active rockets and 850-8850 m for conventional ammunition. The system, which requires five people to maintain, can fire up to ten shots per minute.
Source: @UAWeapons, Military
