Reznikov: American HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems with a range of up to 80 km are already in Ukraine
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine said that we have already received American HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems.
What is known
Alexei Reznikov wrote about this on social networks. We are talking about MLRS with missiles that are capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 80 km. Their deliveries were approved by the US government at the end of May. By the way, Ukrainian military have already completed a training course on their use.
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).
Source: Alexey Reznikov
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