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Ukraine receives 4 more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems from US
Ukraine has received four more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the US, the Ukrainian defense minister said on Monday, the Anadolu Agency reported.
Oleksii Rezkinov said: “We have proven to be smart operators of this weapon. The sound of the #HIMARS volley has become a top hit of this summer at the front lines!”
Developed in late 1990s, US-made M142 HIMARS is capable of carrying six 227mm M30/M31 series rockets to up to 92 km (57 miles).
Last month, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that President Joe Biden is not ready to supply Ukraine with ATACMS, which have a range of 300 kilometers (190 miles).
4 additional HIMARS have arrived in🇺🇦. I’m grateful to @POTUS @SecDef Lloyd Austin III and 🇺🇸people for strengthening of #UAarmy
— Oleksii Reznikov (@oleksiireznikov) August 1, 2022
We have proven to be smart operators of this weapon. The sound of the #HIMARS volley has become a top hit 🎶 of this summer at the front lines!
🇺🇦🤝🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/iOBoxfjV7e
HIMARS is the most technically advanced, affordable and sustainable artillery solution. It Provides cutting-edge technology on an indigenous platform.
Maximum commonality with M270A1 launch system and MLRS interoperability. Simplifies coalition operations, training, logistics and coordination.
HIMARS carries a six-pack of GMLRS rockets or one TACMS missile, and is designed to launch the entire MLRS family of munitions.
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