A Russian artillery soldier from the BARS-23 battalion, using the call sign "Kvant," recently detailed the strategies employed by Ukrainian forces to camouflage their U.S.-supplied M777 howitzer, according to a report by Lenta.
Tactic Called 'Barrel Doubling'
Kvant explained that Ukrainian troops used a tactic called "barrel doubling," where they positioned a mortar in alignment with the M777 howitzer and fired both weapons simultaneously.
This method made it difficult to pinpoint the exact location of the howitzer.
To counter this, Russian forces had to deploy three observers, each positioned a kilometer apart, to record the time and direction of the fire.
This data allowed them to estimate the general area from which the Ukrainian artillery was operating.
A Coordinated Teamwork
Kvant reported that the Russian "Zoopark" radar system successfully detected both weapons. Following this, Russian forces directed "Grad" rocket artillery at the location and later destroyed the M777 howitzer with a "Msta" self-propelled howitzer.
Kvant emphasized that this success was not due to individual heroics but rather the result of coordinated teamwork among the Russian soldiers.
In related news, another Russian artilleryman, identified by the call sign "Sam," highlighted the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces due to a shortage of artillery shells and equipment. Sam noted that Ukrainian troops are increasingly relying on FPV drones to compensate for these shortages.
He also mentioned that Western-supplied military equipment, while advanced, is more delicate compared to Russian gear and requires more maintenance. Despite these issues, the use of drones by Ukrainian forces remains a significant factor on the battlefield.
