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Artillerymen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed the work of Italian FH70 howitzers (photo)

Ukrainian artillerymen need two conditions to destroy the occupiers: more enemy targets and ammunition.

The artillerymen of the 44th separate artillery brigade named after Hetman Danylo Apostol showed the work of Italian FH70 howitzers. Speaking of which in shape brigade press office.

“Warriors are ready to destroy the invaders in any weather. They need only two conditions – more enemy targets and ammunition. The work of the FH70 battery,” they wrote in the brigade.


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As he writes “Military“, the Iveco Astra SM 66.40 Prime Mover artillery tractors speak of the Italian origin of the FH70 howitzers. Before that, all FH70s were supplied with MAN Kat 1 6×6 trucks – these are artillery pieces transferred from Estonia.

Earlier, Italian media reported the delivery of howitzers to Ukraine as part of the third military assistance package.

The FH70 is a self-propelled howitzer developed by three countries: Great Britain, Italy and Germany. In 1976, the installation was adopted. It has a semi-automatic ammunition loading system that works at any angle. The loading tray delivers the ammunition to the breech.

Call back FH70s have been destroying enemy forces since the end of May.

Also The Armed Forces of Ukraine has received the fourth MLRS LRU from France. It will strengthen the Ukrainian army.

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