Ukrainian artillerymen destroyed ammunition and the Russian 2S7 Pion self-propelled gun
By: Myroslav Trinko | 16.07.2022, 10:54
Ukrainian defenders continue to dispose of enemy equipment.
What is it this time
According to information from the Pivden task force, Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance detected a Russian artillery position camouflaged among the trees using a UAV. The reconnaissance team pointed artillerymen at them. As a result, the enemy's ammunition was destroyed, as well as the Russian 2S7 Pion self-propelled gun.
For those who do not know
2S7 "Pion" is a Soviet 203-mm high power self-propelled gun. It is designed to suppress rear, destroy especially important objects and nuclear attack facilities in tactical depths at a distance to 47 km. The cannon ammunition consists of 4 rounds, and the crew consists of 6-7 people.
Source: OTU Pivnich
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