At the end of May, Poland handed over to Ukraine 18 modern self-propelled 155 mm KRAB howitzers.. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov announced on Thursday that they were ready to carry out tasks.
“I am glad to announce that the Polish self-propelled guns “Krab” are ready to perform combat missions at the front.. After the M777 and FH70 guns, the Ceasar and M109A3 self-propelled guns, this is the 5th type of 155-mm artillery that we managed to attract,"
The Ministry of Defense has already ensured the supply of more than 150 artillery platforms of 155-mm caliber to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
" At the same time, the effectiveness of these shells is higher than Soviet models, so there is less consumption,"
At the same time, more than fifty other large-caliber guns, as well as shells for them, were delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which already accounted for more than 75% of the volume that was at the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion.
Dozens of Soviet MLRS and tens of thousands of shells, as well as hundreds of mortars and hundreds of thousands of rounds for them, were delivered to Ukraine.
" 100% of this initial need will be covered within 1-2 weeks. But circumstances on the battlefield are changing - the need is increasing,"
KRAB are manufactured by Huta Stalowa Wola, the 155 mm caliber gun is a modification of British weapons. The maximum firing range is 40 km with basic ammunition. Rate of fire - 6 rounds per minute.
KRAB is a technique that has been used by the Polish army for several years.. Crabs are produced by Huta Stalowa Wola. The caterpillar chassis is under a Korean license, and the 155 mm gun is a modification of British weapons..
The maximum firing range is 40 km with basic ammunition. Rate of fire - 6 rounds per minute.
Among the weapons delivered to Ukraine from Poland are about 250 T-72 tanks, 2S1 Gozdzik self-propelled howitzers and Grad rocket launchers.. Poland also provided air-to-air missiles for MiG-29 and Su-27 aircraft.. In addition to heavy equipment, there are also drones manufactured by the Polish WB Electronics, Piorun MANPADS. Poland also supplies Ukraine with a large amount of ammunition.