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Zelensky’s Army spotted using anti-aircraft guns made in 1947 against Russia I Details

“Amid a weapons crises as Russia mounts offensive, Ukraine has started using anti-aircraft guns made in 1947. Ukraine is reportedly using the KS-19 guns for ground targets, designed for air targets. Russia on the other hand, had used these guns as a decoy in Ukraine.”

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Ukrainian units began to widely use on the line of contact outdated KS-19 100 mm anti-aircraft guns, developed in 1947 and intended to fight air targets.

In all likelihood, the Ukrainian army has serious problems not only with ammunition for Western-style artillery systems, but also with firearms. Nothing more than this can explain the use of outdated anti-aircraft guns.

In addition, as noted by military experts, entire artillery batteries from KS-19 guns are being formed in the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. They plan to use them exclusively to destroy ground targets, since there are simply no air targets that KS-19 guns can fight in the Russian army.

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https://www.easternherald.com/2023/04/02/the-armed-forces-of-ukraine-began-to-use-outdated-anti-aircraft-guns-on-the-battlefield/


92 posted on 04/02/2023 5:08:09 PM PDT by Its All Over Except ...
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Seems like KS-19’s would be effective against any drones spotted.


100 posted on 04/02/2023 5:46:22 PM PDT by Paul R. (You know your pullets are dumb if they don't recognize a half Whopper as food!)
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