SSO fighters released a video showcasing the precise destruction of the Russian self-propelled artillery system "Malva."

Fighters from one of the Special Operations Forces units discovered the latest Russian 152-mm self-propelled artillery system 2S43 "Malva." Russia began its production in 2023.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine citing the Telegram channel of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

It is noted that the self-propelled artillery unit was found during aerial reconnaissance of one of the front lines. The Special Operations Forces operators relayed the target coordinates to the artillery of a friendly unit and adjusted the fire.

As a result of the accurate strike, the enemy self-propelled artillery unit was destroyed.

Additionally, a quad bike used for servicing the "Malva" was damaged due to the detonation of munitions.

What is known about the "Malva" self-propelled artillery system

The 2S43 "Malva" is a modern Russian self-propelled artillery system (SPAS) with a caliber of 152 mm, distinguished by its wheeled chassis instead of the traditional tracked design. It is developed to ensure high mobility and rapid deployment in combat conditions, allowing for effective support of troops over long distances.

The main feature of the "Malva" is its artillery system, which utilizes the proven 2A64 gun from the "Msta-S" SPAS, mounted on a "BAZ-6010-027" truck chassis with an 8×8 wheel configuration.

The absence of an armored turret reduces the weight of the system, which enhances its transportability and allows for air transportation. However, this design makes the crew more vulnerable to enemy fire.

The "Malva" is designed to defeat enemy personnel, fortifications, and equipment, providing a firing range of up to 24-29 km with conventional shells and even more with active-reactive munitions. Despite its mobility, this SPAS has a limited level of protection and falls short of tracked counterparts in terms of cross-country capability.

Recall that earlier we reported that the Special Operations Forces conducted a clean-up of an industrial facility behind enemy lines, resulting in the elimination of 23 occupiers.

Moreover, military personnel from the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk region eliminated a platoon of Russian invaders during a drone strike on enemy positions at an industrial complex.