Ukrainian $500 kamikaze drones destroyed a Russian 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer on two attempts
The Ukrainian Defence Forces had enough of two FPV drones to destroy a Russian 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery unit. After the first hit, the crew escaped.
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The video shows a Russian self-propelled howitzer driving into an open space before being hit by a kamikaze drone. Despite the explosion, the artillery system continued travelling, but not for long.
#Ukraine: A Russian 2S1 Gvozdika 122mm self-propelled howitzer was destroyed by two Ukrainian FPV loitering munitions, presumably in #Donetsk Oblast.
- ???????? Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) September 19, 2023
The first hit forced the crew to abandon the vehicle, with the second destroying it completely. pic.twitter.com/iXGlqouqIo
After the explosion, the crew of the 2S1 Gvozdika made the decision to abandon the combat vehicle and flee, saving their lives. The second FPV drone strike completely destroyed the self-propelled artillery unit.
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