The Russians showed for the first time the use of the very rare 2S31 "Vena" self-propelled artillery and mortar launcher in Ukraine

Russian propagandists have for the first time shown the use of the 2S31 Vena system in the war against Ukraine. It entered service with the airborne troops.

Here's What We Know

2S31 "Vena" is a self-propelled artillery and howitzer-mortar. The combat vehicle was designed to counter Western armoured vehicles, including German Leopard tanks and American M1 Abrams.

The self-propelled launcher can fire at a range of up to 13,000 metres. The ammunition pack consists of 70 rounds of different types of ammunition. These include high-precision Kitolov-2 projectiles. In addition to the main gun, the combat vehicle is equipped with a machine gun of 7.62 mm calibre.

The power plant is represented by a multi-fuel engine with a capacity of 450 horsepower. It allows the 2S31 "Vena" to reach a speed of 70 km/h. The combat vehicle is also capable of travelling on water at a speed of up to 10 km/h. It has a range of 500 kilometres.