Operators of the unmanned systems unit of Ukraine's 151st Brigade have destroyed one of russia's newest self-propelled artillery systems, the 2S43 Malva.
The successful strike was reported by the Joint Forces Task Force, which released footage showing the operation. According to the military, the engagement required patience, as the target remained on the move and attempted to evade detection before the drone crews found the right opportunity to strike.
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Rather than rushing the attack, the operators continuously tracked the self-propelled gun as it maneuvered through the area. Once the artillery system reached a favorable position, the drone crews launched their strike, successfully hitting the vehicle despite its efforts to escape.
The 2S43 Malva is a relatively new russian 152 mm self-propelled artillery system mounted on the BAZ-6010-027 Voshchina 8×8 wheeled chassis. Unlike traditional tracked self-propelled guns, Malva system was designed to combine long-range firepower with improved road mobility and faster strategic deployment.
The project was first unveiled in 2019, while the first images of its prototype emerged in 2020. Moscow has promoted the system as a modern artillery platform capable of rapidly relocating after firing, reducing its vulnerability to counter-battery fire.
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