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Ukraine prepares to deploy US-supplied Hawkeye howitzers against Russian forces

ukraine prepares deploy us-supplied hawkeye howitzers against russian forces ukrainian gunners firing american 105mm self-propelled howitzer 2-ct mounted hmmwv range

Ukraine is preparing to deploy newly received US-made 2-CT Hawkeye 105mm self-propelled howitzers in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, as revealed by a Ukrainian Telegram channel on 2 October 2024. The video showcases using one of these advanced artillery systems at a firing range, mounted on HMMWV all-terrain vehicle chassis.

Despite drone dominance along the front line, artillery remains the primary source of firepower in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Last winter, Ukraine faced a critical shell shortage due to a six-month delay by US Congress Republicans in approving aid funding, alongside the EU’s failure to supply the pledged number of shells. This shortage provided Russia with a battlefield advantage, accelerating gains in eastern Ukraine – a process that continues to this day.

According to Army Recognition, these howitzers were supplied to Ukraine by the American company AM General. Reports suggest that the first tests of these systems began in April 2024, following a secret delivery. Their presence near the front lines indicates successful testing and imminent combat deployment.

The 2-CT Hawkeye remains an experimental prototype, with only a few units produced. Two of these units were previously handed over to the US Army for testing. The system’s performance in Ukraine could play a crucial role in the Pentagon’s decision regarding its potential adoption.

Russian artillery superiority decreases from 8:1 to 3:1, Ukrainian defense official says

On 13 September 2024, the first visual evidence of the 2-CT Hawkeye in Ukraine emerged when the Tysk channel on Telegram published a photo of the system being tested by the Ukrainian military.

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