Ukrainian military is already learning how to use American HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems
The other day The United States confirmed that it will give Ukraine HIMARS MLRS with a range of up to 80 km with a range of up to 70 km. As it turned out, they are already in Europe and Ukrainian defenders are learning to use them. The journalist reported ABC News Matt Seyler on his page on Twitter. According to Matt, the first round of training will take about three weeks.
NEW: Ukrainian forces have begun training on the HIMARS being sent by the U.S., according to a senior defense official. U.S. trainers are working with the Ukrainians at an undisclosed location outside of the country. The first round of training is expected to take about 3 weeks. https://t.co/b93xJMV1F9
— Matt Seyler (@MattSeyler) June 2, 2022
Recall HIMARS is an American multiple launch rocket system. It was created on the basis of a five-ton FMTV wheeled chassis of the US Army. The RSZV can carry six rockets or one ATACMS operational-tactical ballistic missile. The operating range of the HIMARS M142 is from 2 to 500 km (depending on the shells). You can read more information about HIMARS in large and detailed material gg .
Source: @MattSeyler
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