The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully destroyed a Russian 240 mm 2S4 “Tyulpan” self-propelled mortar in the southern region of the country using drones.
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The 426th Separate Battalion of Unmanned Systems, part of the Marine Corps, released a video documenting the operation. “When every soldier knows their task and every unit functions as a single mechanism, the enemy has no chance. Effective cooperation between units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the southern direction helped destroy the Russian 240 mm 2S4 ‘Tyulpan’ mortar,” the unit stated.
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In the published video, the Russian self-propelled mortar was first identified by a reconnaissance drone, which tracked it to its firing position. The Ukrainian troops then attempted to destroy it using FPV drones, but due to the long distance, communication was cut off before the drones reached the target. Only one in four drones managed to hit the mortar.
To complete the mission, bomber drones were deployed, successfully hitting the 2S4 “Tyulpan” and causing its ammunition to detonate.
About the 2S4 “Tyulpan” Mortar
The 2S4 “Tyulpan” is a self-propelled mortar designed to destroy fortifications, enemy troops, and equipment using both conventional and special ammunition, including nuclear charges. The chassis of the 2S4 is a modified version of the SU-100P SPTP and features six pairs of rubber support wheels and four pairs of support rollers.
The main weapon of the 2S4 is a 240 mm mortar mounted on the tracked chassis structure. Its ammunition includes 53-F-864 high-explosive mines, with a maximum firing range of 9.65 km, and 3F2 rocket-assisted mines, capable of hitting targets up to 19.69 km away. Additionally, laser-guided 3F5 mines from the 1K113 complex have been recorded in use, with a firing range of 9.2 km.
History of the 2S4 in the Ukraine War
The first recorded use of the 2S4 “Tyulpan” on the front lines of the war was documented in April 2022, when these mortars were used in the siege of Mariupol to bombard the Azovstal steel plant, the last stronghold of the city’s defenders.
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the independent Oryx project has documented the destruction of 55 of these Russian military installations.
Source: mil.in.ua. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.
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