Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Soviet 152 mm M1987 howitzer 2A65 in Russia

After several raids of the Russian Volunteer Corps into the territory of the Bryansk and Belgorod regions, the Russian military started to deploy additional weapons near the Ukrainian border. In particular, howitzers. One of these was destroyed.

Here's What We Know

Last week, the 15th Independent Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade discovered a 2A65 Msta-B howitzer (NATO classification: M1987). It was located in Russian Federation territory some 7km from the Ukrainian border.

As a result of a precision strike, the gun was destroyed together with its ammunition. Which weapon was used is not specified at this time.

As for the M1987, it is a Soviet 152 mm howitzer which began production in 1986. It can hit targets at a maximum distance of 24.7 km and 29 km depending on the type of ammunition.

Source: Militarny