The AFU has received Polish ZU-23-2CP anti-aircraft guns, which can hit air targets at a distance of up to 2.5 km

By: Myroslav Trinko | 05.09.2023, 10:36

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have started using Polish ZU-23-2CP anti-aircraft guns.

Here's What We Know

A video of the ZU-23-2CP operating at the range was published on social networks. ZU-23-2CP is a modernised version of the Soviet ZU-23 anti-aircraft gun.

ZU-23-2CP is designed to fight air targets that fly at low altitudes. It is capable of engaging UAVs, aircraft and helicopters at distances of up to 2.5 km and at ranges of up to 1.5 km. The ZU-23-2CP uses 23mm armour-piercing incendiary and armour-piercing-podcalibre tracer ammunition. The units are manufactured by Zakłady Mechaniczne Tarnów, which is part of PGZ.

Source: @NMFTE