In the Krasnoarmeisk direction, Russian troops used the BM-21 “Grad” multiple rocket launcher system to eliminate a Ukrainian stronghold, according to a statement released this Friday (19) by the Russian Ministry of Defence.
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The offensive was carried out by a unit of the 90th Guards Tank Division, which is part of the “Centre” group of forces. The attack reportedly destroyed fortified enemy defensive positions, in yet another episode of intensified fighting in the Donetsk region.
During the mission, the artillery crew was protected by troops responsible for aerial observation, who intercepted and shot down more than ten enemy drones, preventing the detection and counterattack of Russian positions.
What is the “Grad” System?
The BM-21 “Grad” is a Soviet/Russian artillery rocket system that has been widely used since the 1960s. Mounted on a Ural-375D 6×6 truck (or modern variants), the system features 40 launch tubes for 122 mm rockets, capable of striking targets at distances of up to 40 km.
Thanks to its high mobility and area saturation capability, the “Grad” is used to destroy concentrations of troops, artillery, armoured vehicles, and light military infrastructure. Its psychological and physical impact on the battlefield remains significant, especially in high-conflict zones like Donetsk.
Source: Russian Ministry of Defence – t.me/mod_russia. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.
