A rare Croatian M93A3 Haron MLRS, which fires 70mm rockets, has been spotted in use in Ukraine. Previously, its delivery to the Defense Forces of Ukraine was not known.
The system was identified by OSINT researcher Andrew Perpetua, based on russian footage showing it being hit. In the corresponding russian loss reports, it was listed as damaged, not destroyed.
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Later, the volunteer media outlet Vodogray published video footage of the Haron in the hands of one of the Defense Forces units. This footage provides a clearer view of the rare weapon and confirms its use by Ukrainian troops.
It is also visible that the MLRS fires unguided high-explosive fragmentation rockets NE70 TF M95, equipped with a 1.95 kg explosive warhead and a contact fuze.
The M93A3 itself is a multiple launch rocket system developed by Croatian company Duro Dakovic Special Vehicles Ltd in 2000. After testing, it was adopted by the Croatian Army.
The Haron can fire single rockets or salvoes ranging from two to all forty rockets. It covers an area of 200 by 300 meters at a maximum range of up to 8,000 meters. In the era of UAV dominance, this presents a danger to the crew, but fortunately, the system is equipped with a remote control unit with a range of up to 25 meters.
In appearance, the M93A3 is a towed launcher weighing 900 kg empty and 1,250 kg when fully loaded. Its overall length is 3.15 meters, with a height of 1.4 meters.
Its small size provides advantages in transport and concealment on positions — especially important given the positional nature of the russian-Ukrainian war in recent years.
Regarding the source of these Haron systems, it is highly likely they came from the Croatian Army arsenal, which possessed 20 such MLRS units. Theoretically, they could be newly ordered launchers, but that scenario is very unlikely.
Meanwhile, the ammunition was probably purchased from the Croatian defense industry, as it is doubtful that existing stockpiles would last long. Exact identification is impossible due to blurred markings on the rockets.
Overall, the M93A3 is not the first Croatian MLRS in the Defense Forces’ arsenal. For several years now, the 128mm RAK-SA-12 has been actively used by Ukrainian troops, serving as an alternative to homemade pickup-mounted systems and unguided aviation rockets.
This characterization also fits the Haron, which fires rockets close in caliber to aviation missiles. The presence of a remote control unit may also improve the crew’s chances of survival.
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