Soldiers of the airborne brigade showcased them using the British L119 howitzers

Soldiers of the Air Assault Forces are actively using the Western weapons received from the partners. This time, they showed the use of the 105mm L119 howitzer.

This weapon is used, in particular, in the Kherson region.

The military is effectively striking and destroying the enemy targets.

Command of the Air Assault Forces published a video demonstrating the use of these howitzers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvXfS_brolg

The servicemen spoke on the advantages of light howitzers. They mentioned that this equipment is primarily light compared to the D-30 howitzers. It is also proven to be more mobile, faster in deployment, more accurate, and have lighter shells. Another advantage is the transportation process.

“Smallest equipment is needed for their transportation. It may even be an SUV able to tow it, and it will be less visible and make less noise,” the soldier mentioned.

He also noted that with such weapons, paratroopers can quickly deploy to positions and be less visible.

“This is our advantage as air assault troops because our units are conducting assault operations, and we should support them,” he stressed.

The information about the use of these light howitzers by the Ukrainian military first appeared in late July. At the same time, it was reported that Ukraine would be receiving 36,000 105 mm rounds from the United States.

L119 fires with all standard NATO 105 mm semi-fixed cartridges, as well as with special rocket-assisted shells. Depending on the ammunition, the maximum firing range can be from 11,500 to 19,000 meters.

The L119 howitzer can be towed by M1097 or M1152 military SUVs (HMMWV).