The Armed Forces of Ukraine showed rare footage of the combat work of the modernized Bastion-01 multiple launch rocket system

The Ukrainian Defense Forces are armed with Soviet, foreign and Ukrainian multiple launch rocket systems.

fire. The latter includes Bastion-01.

What is known

Recently, the Armed Forces of Ukraine filmed a video onwhich shows the combat work of the domestic multiple launch rocket system. The last time we wrote about the use of "Bastion-01" in July last year, so the footage can be considered rare.

"Bastion-01" is a Ukrainian modernizationSoviet missile system BM-21 Grad. She appeared in 2008. One of the key innovations is the ability to aim and fire in automatic mode. In addition, the system is equipped with satellite communications.

The launcher has 40 guides for122 mm caliber rockets. The KrAZ-6322RA with a 6×6 wheel arrangement is used as a chassis. The car is capable of speeds of up to 85 km/h and has a range of up to 500 km.

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"Bastion-01" / "Bastion-2"

It should be noted that in service with the Defense ForcesUkraine has a multiple launch rocket system "Bastion-2". We published a video of her work last month. This version has additional ammunition and supports the installation of two man-portable air defense systems.