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​Swedish Archer Self-propelled Howitzers Work Against Occupiers in Donetsk Region (Photo)

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Archer self-propelled artillery system in Ukraine / Photo credit: the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Archer self-propelled artillery system in Ukraine / Photo credit: the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Artillerymen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy russian troops using Archer self-propelled artillery systems in January 2024 in Donetsk region

This is reported on the official Facebook page of the Ground Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

"The latest Swedish Archer self-propelled howitzer system are capable of quickly and accurately working on targets," the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine noted.

Read more: Ukrainian Forces Demonstrate Archer Self-Propelled Howitzer System's Combat Capabilities in Donetsk Region (Photo)

The post is also illustrated with relevant photos, which show the combat work of the Swedish Archer self-propelled howitzers in the Donetsk region.

Swedish Archer Self-propelled Howitzers Work Against Occupiers in Donetsk Region, Defense Express
Swedish Archer Self-propelled Howitzers Work Against Occupiers in Donetsk Region, Defense Express
Swedish Archer Self-propelled Howitzers Work Against Occupiers in Donetsk Region, Defense Express
Swedish Archer Self-propelled Howitzers Work Against Occupiers in Donetsk Region, Defense Express
Swedish Archer Self-propelled Howitzers Work Against Occupiers in Donetsk Region, Defense Express
Artillerymen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy russian troops using Archer self-propelled artillery systems in January 2024 in Donetsk region / Photo credit: the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

From the corresponding tag in this post, we can understand that the Archer self-propelled howitzer systems are in service with the 45th separate artillery brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Archer, the self-propelled howitzer system developed by Sweden. It is equipped with a 155 mm cannon and can accommodate either a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun. The Archer is capable of Multiple-Round Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) firing. It launches up to 6 shells in 30 seconds. This self-propelled howitzer has onboard ammunition supply of 20 rounds.

Swedish Archer Self-propelled Howitzers Work Against Occupiers in Donetsk Region, Defense Express
Swedish Archer self-propelled howitzer works against occupiers in Donetsk region / Photo credit: the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

As Defense Express reported, on November 3, the Ground Forces Command showcased the operation of the Archer system for the first time.

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