As Fighting Rages in Ukraine, a Struggle Is On for Artillery Supremacy
The war in Ukraine has become a test of wills, with both sides trying to outmaneuver each other and gain artillery supremacy.
The Ukrainian military has been using a variety of artillery systems, including the Soviet-era 122mm D-30 howitzer, the 152mm 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer, and the 155mm M109A2 self-propelled howitzer, which was provided by the United States.
The Russian military, on the other hand, has been using a variety of artillery systems, including the 122mm 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, the 152mm 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer, and the 155mm 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV self-propelled howitzer.
Both sides have been using artillery to shell each other’s positions, with the Ukrainian military often using artillery to try to disrupt Russian supply lines and prevent Russian forces from advancing. The Russian military, in turn, has been using artillery to try to destroy Ukrainian positions and to support its ground forces.
The war in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of artillery in modern warfare. Artillery can be used to shell enemy positions, to disrupt enemy supply lines, and to support ground forces. It can also be used to destroy enemy infrastructure and to disrupt enemy communications.
In the war in Ukraine, both sides have been trying to gain artillery supremacy. This means that they have been trying to outmaneuver each other and to destroy each other’s artillery systems. This has led to a fierce struggle for control of the skies and for control of the ground.
The war in Ukraine has also highlighted the importance of logistics in modern warfare. Both sides have been trying to keep their supply lines open and to prevent the other side from cutting them off. This has led to a struggle for control of key roads and bridges, as well as for control of airfields and ports.