The hurricane's threat is over: crew stood no chance
A BM-27 Uragan rocket artillery system has been rendered obsolete. Ukrainians displayed the aftermath of the destroyed setup post-attack near Avdiivka. There's speculation whether the BM-27 was hit by a HIMARS or possibly a tank from the Armed Forces of Ukraine operating in the vicinity. However, one thing is clear: it won't be functioning again.
9:36 AM EST, November 16, 2023
Another BM-27 Uragan rocket system fell into the hands of Russians on the Ukrainian frontline, along with its crew. Survival was a far cry for them, given the force of the impact. The Ukrainians are aiming to eliminate such hardware and are executing precise strikes from HIMARS or uncrewed combat aerial vehicles.
In a war, the upper hand in artillery can be pivotal. For Russians, it implies the power to restrain the Ukrainian forces and disrupt their attacks. Still, for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, it provides an opportunity to forge a breach in the front, enabling an offensive to scatter the Russian troops.
On this occasion, the Ukrainians gloated about obliterating the Russian "Hurricane".
It is guaranteed that this "Hurricane" will cease to damage Ukraine. It was struck by a HIMARS or a tank in operation nearby and was incinerated. Along with it, the crew typically comprises four individuals. The Russians were caught off guard, and the machine's configuration indicates it was active before its devastation.
The BM-27 Uragan is a rocket artillery system that launches 220 mm caliber projectiles. Its fundamental component is a self-propelled launcher comprising of a cluster of 16 guides, each sixteen and a half feet in length, mounted on the chassis of a four-axle heavy truck. It can launch demolition, cluster, or anti-tank shells.
Based on data provided by the Ukrainian headquarters, the Russians have lost 58 artillery systems, totaling up to 7647 units. This includes 5377 tanks, 10104 armored vehicles, 884 MLRS launchers, and 1083 special vehicles. The conflict has also led to the demise of 314,290 Russian soldiers.
