The Armed Forces of Ukraine use American M224 mortars at the front: we tell you what it is
Another video has appeared on the Internet showing how Ukrainian defenders use Western weapons at the front. We are talking about American light mortars M224. They entered service with the 36th Separate Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Our soldiers use them in tandem with drones.
#Ukraine : Interesting footage from the Ukrainian 36th Separate Marine Brigade showing a US-supplied M224 60mm mortar in use (With the help of a drone) in the East. A BMP-3 IFV is damaged. pic.twitter.com/hWUSbsORrG
— ???????? Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) June 4, 2022
What kind of mortar
M224 is a light 60mm muzzle-loading, smoothbore company mortar designed for fire support of infantry units, firing a hinged trajectory at short distances in close proximity to friendly troops, where small arms and artillery are ineffective. It was developed in 1973. Since then, the M224 has proven its high reliability and efficiency. It is widely used by special operations forces, airborne troops and other formations of the US Army and Marine Corps. It is served by 3-4 people. The firing range of the mortar reaches 3400 meters (depending on the projectile).
Source: @UAWeapons
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