Russia is Getting Destroyed by HIMARS Right Now

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July 10, 2022

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The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a recent addition to Ukraine’s military arsenal, and it is making a significant impact in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The system, produced by Lockheed Martin, has a range of 300 kilometers, but the one being used in Ukraine is limited to 77 kilometers to prevent it from causing harm to Russian territory.

The HIMARS system consists of a truck-mounted rocket launcher that can fire precision-guided rockets at up to six targets simultaneously, with a rate of fire of one to six launches per minute. It requires a crew of just seven people, compared to traditional artillery systems that require around 20 people.

According to reports, Ukraine’s military has successfully used HIMARS to destroy over 11 Russian ammunition depots, with the potential of the number being much higher. The system’s flexibility and precision have allowed the Ukrainian military to target and destroy Russian command posts, ammunition depots, and other key infrastructure.

Western intelligence agencies are also reportedly using satellite imagery to gather intelligence on Russian munitions movements, which is being passed on to the Ukrainian military to help them track and target Russian supplies.

Ukraine has received four or eight HIMARS systems, but the US has announced additional shipments, bringing the total to 12. Although some have criticized the amount of HIMARS systems received, experts believe that Ukraine’s military has enough of these systems to make a significant impact on the war.

The HIMARS system has also attracted attention from other countries, with purchases or plans for purchases already made by countries such as Poland, Australia, and Taiwan. This could lead to a wider distribution of the system, potentially neutralizing Russia’s strategic advantage in the region. As the war continues, HIMARS is likely to be a key factor in slowing down Russia’s momentum, and potentially leading to the collapse of Russia’s plans.