In war, firepower and maneuverability are two important factors that determine victory. In particular, the importance of firepower is increasingly being taken seriously, according to the Russian General StaffArtilleryIt is the "God" of war. In order to strengthen the superiority in firepower, the Russian Armed Forces decided to send five heavy artillery brigades to the Ukrainian battlefield. These five brigades were integrated into army corps and formations, equipped with formidable onesArtillery, which includes:Tulip mortarwithPion self-propelled grenadeCannon. According to reportsRussian armyof heavy artillery brigades will be dedicated to melting Ukrainian lines. theseArtilleryWith a lot of firepower, it will beRussian armyThe operation in Ukraine provides critical support and is expected to pose a huge threat to the Ukrainian army.
Tulip mortarKnown for its great power and long-range strike capabilities, it has a caliber of 240 mm, shells weighing up to 130 kg, and can even fire rocket-propelled high-explosive shells weighing up to 228 kg. This cannonball is so powerful that it can destroy seven floors with a single shot. WhilePion self-propelled grenadeThe gun is a large-caliber self-propelled gun developed by the Soviet Union, which has the ability to fire tactical nuclear shells and can attack important targets in the enemy's rear. theseArtillerywill cause enormous damage to Ukraine's defensive positions and put enormous pressure on the Ukrainian army.
According toMilitaryAnalysts' point of view,Russian armyofTulip mortarIt will be used mainly to destroy the fortifications of the Ukrainian army. WhilePion self-propelled grenadeThe artillery will be mainly used against NATO, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine are equipped withArtillery, which is mainly used to perform air defense tasks. RussiaMinistry of DefenseIt is planned to create new artillery formations at the end of 2022, of which the 17th Artillery Brigade is already participating in the fighting in the Zaporozhye region as part of the 3rd Army Corps. It is estimated that each artillery brigade needs at least 25,000 rounds of artillery shells per day, while British intelligence estimates that Russia has stockpiled 4 million shells. This series of strategic deployments and preparations will be greatly enhancedRussian armyof firepower.
According to the OSW report, Russia has achieved significant victories on the battlefield in Ukraine since the beginning of December. The Ukrainian army was forced to retreat, whileRussian armyIt continues to advance in all directions. And behind all this is inseparable from the addition of artillery brigades, which, like sowing the seeds of terror, are creating chaos and destruction on the battlefield in Ukraine. According to RussiaMinistry of Defensesaid that in the past week,Russian armyIn the case of UkraineMilitaryDuring the operation, 4,940 Ukrainian troops were eliminated. Ukraine's ** not only came to a standstill, but ended in failure. The Ukrainian army has lost more than 1250,000 servicemen and 160,000 pieces。In contrast, the confidence of the Russian army has doubled, confident of achieving a greater victory on the battlefield in Ukraine.
Speaking with the participants of the Heroes of Russia award ceremony, Putin said that Russia's defense industry capabilities are growing, while Ukraine's resources are being depleted, and Ukraine does not have its own foundation, ideology, industry and funds, which leads to them having no future. Russia, on the other hand, has a strong defense capability and a self-sufficient base, and has sufficient confidence and resources to meet the challenge from Ukraine. Putin's statement shows Russia's control of the battlefield in Ukraine and confidence in victory.
Conclusion:ArtilleryThe addition of brigades has enhanced the firepower superiority of the Russian army, allowing them to occupy a more advantageous position on the battlefield in Ukraine. This will pose a serious threat to the Ukrainian army and increase the level of tension in the war. However, war is destined to bring great destruction and ** for either side. Now, what we need to think about is how to resolve the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and negotiation in order to achieve peace and stability.