Ukrainian military discloses features of “Bastion-02” MLRS
The Ukrainian Armed Forces use Bastion-02 MLRS in a full-scale war. This system is a modernized version of Grad. Soldiers of the 63rd Brigade told journalists about the features of Bastion-02.
The chassis of the modernized MLRS is KrAZ-6322, which has an extended wheelbase. It allows the vehicle to carry additional ammunition. According to the commander of the Leo platoon, after receiving the coordinates from the artillery officer on duty, the soldiers have 10 minutes to calculate the target’s range and choose a firing position.
Bastion-02 is mostly used to destroy manpower, equipment and ammunition depots. The rocket system is capable of covering a large area with fire. The range of the shot is 20-40 km. In this respect, the Ukrainian system is no different from Grad. During the day, the crew fires up to 300 rockets at enemy positions.
The Russian army has launched a real hunt for Ukrainian rocket artillery. The brigade has several hiding places for Bastion-02. KrAZ-6322 can move along the highway at a speed of 95 km/h.
Ukrainian military discloses features of Bastion-02 MLRS We remind you that the Ukrainian Armed Forces also have Czech Grad modifications. We are talking about VM-21 MT systems with Tatra chassis.
