The Democratic Republic of the Congo used Ukrainian Bastion-1 multiple rocket launchers
A picture of the Ukrainian multiple rocket launcher Bastion-1 in the Democratic Republic of Congo has appeared on social media. How the combat vehicle got to the territory of the African country is not specified at the moment.
Here's What We Know
Ukraine has never reported supplying the Democratic Republic of Congo with Bastion-1 multiple rocket launchers." We do not know how it could have got there. It is possible that the African country managed to purchase the system from Senegal or Georgia.
Another picture showing a ukrainian made 122 mm Bastion-1 self-propelled multiple rocket launcher system of the DRC ???????? military. pic.twitter.com/aM8exmCbwP
- Hammer Of War (@HammerOfWar5) September 21, 2023
The Bastion-1 was an improved version of the Soviet BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher system. It uses the same launcher for 122 calibre rockets, but the chassis is now Ukrainian trucks.
There is also a modification "Bastion-02". It has an extended chassis. This allows to place additional ammunition. In addition, the modified version can be equipped with a pair of portable surface-to-air missile systems.
Source: @HammerOfWar5
