Explained: What are the precision guided rocket systems being supplied to Ukraine? | Explained News,The Indian Express
The US and UK will supply to Ukraine precision multiple launch rocket systems. Why does Ukraine want these rocket systems, and how will they give the country an edge over Russia in the ongoing war?
Ukraine is set to receive the first delivery of precision multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) from the US and UK, after the civilian and military leadership of the country made urgent requests for the hardware.
Why does Ukraine want these rocket systems, and how will they give the country an edge over Russia in the ongoing war? The Indian Express explains.
The Russians have fielded artillery in great numbers in the war with Ukraine. The lack of precision of Russian artillery systems is offset by the huge numbers that it can deploy in the field. Lately, the Russian artillery has been wreaking havoc on Ukrainian troops in the eastern theatre of war, with artillery salvos of various kinds raining down on Ukrainian forward positions, causing heavy damage and restricting movement of personnel and materials.
In order to counter the Russian artillery onslaught, the Ukrainians need precision artillery weapons which can be used to degrade Russian firepower capabilities. Ukraine’s present artillery systems do not allow for a high degree of mobility and firepower which western MLRS can provide. Hence, Ukraine has urgently sought such rocket systems that can offset the Russian advantage at the earliest.
The Ukrainian military has been appealing for the rocket systems for a while now. The US, however, was initially wary of supplying these rocket systems lest Russia escalate the conflict in retaliation.
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