A video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense shows the firepower of the Russian rocket system “Grad,” used in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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According to the video, Russian teams of multiple rocket launch systems successfully targeted camouflaged positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with artillery attacks.
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In one direction, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) team discovered camouflaged positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces through aerial reconnaissance and transmitted the information to the artillery command post.
Subsequently, the Grad multiple rocket launcher system teams moved to the combat positions and carried out a successful artillery attack against the targets. After fulfilling the firing mission, the artillerymen rapidly changed positions at high speed.
Photos and video: Reproduction from the Russian Ministry of Defense
Grad Multiple Rocket Launcher System
The Grad multiple rocket launcher systems are a series of rocket launch systems developed by the Soviet Union and later by Russia. The name “Grad” means “city” in Russian and refers to the system’s ability to launch a salvo of rockets over a wide area, as if attacking an entire city.
The system consists of a truck with a multiple rocket launcher installed at the rear. Each launcher can be loaded with up to 40 122 mm rockets or 40 220 mm rockets, depending on the model.
The Grad multiple rocket launcher systems have been widely used by the Soviet and Russian armed forces, as well as by other countries that acquired the system. They have been used in conflicts such as the Afghan War, the Gulf War, and the Russo-Georgian War, among others.
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The Grad multiple rocket launcher systems are known for their high firepower and range, as well as their ability to be quickly loaded and ready for use. They are frequently employed in artillery operations as well as in air attacks against enemy targets.