The 17th Tank Brigade used M109 self-propelled artillery systems from cover to attack infantry (video)
Thanks to the work of artillery and air defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are able to successfully fight the enemy’s artillery installations.
Soldiers of the 17th Separate Tank Brigade of Kryvyi Rih named after Kostyantyn Pestushko effectively use M109 self-propelled artillery systems. A video of the work was posted on the unit’s Facebook page.
The battery commander, codenamed “Tyson,” said that thanks to the work of artillery and air defense, they are able to successfully fight the enemy’s artillery installations. The calculation subsequently showed the use of self-propelled guns against enemy infantry.
“The gunners of the 17th separate tank brigade are confidently and professionally liberating our land from the enemy. Glory to the Armed Forces!” the post reads.
The soldier noted that it is physically very difficult to fight regularly, because the shells are quite heavy. Intensive work requires a lot of strength and endurance.
The soldiers have virtually no time to rest. The defenders regularly use the unit to destroy enemy units.
M109 air defense system: history of use
The American M109 self-propelled howitzer was developed in the 1960s. The equipment was repeatedly modernized by American specialists from 1962 to 2003, and it was also produced under license in the 1990s in South Korea. The latest version of the self-propelled howitzer is the M109A7.
The M109 was first used in real combat conditions during the Vietnam War. Subsequently, the SAU has been used in other conflicts. It will remain the main self-propelled artillery system of the US armed forces for the foreseeable future. In addition to the United States, it is a standard combat vehicle of NATO countries, and has been supplied in significant quantities to a number of other countries and used in many regional conflicts.
