Howitzer D-30. Photo: Wikipedia.org .
Military observer, reserve Colonel Gennady Alekhine said that the servicemen of the People’s Militia of the DPR and LPR use old Soviet time-tested equipment during the special operation. In particular, he noted the use of Stalin’s sledgehammer”.
This was the name of the famous Soviet howitzer of the Second World War M-30. But, of course, it’s not really about her, but about the 122-mm D-30A howitzer – an improved and modified version of the M-30, which has been in service with many states since 1978. It is designed to defeat enemy manpower, destroy field-type defensive structures, combat artillery and enemy mechanized means.
“Until now, no one understands what kind of unique alloy it is, which can withstand up to 30 thousand shells”, – said the expert in an interview with the portal “Ukraine.ru”.
He stressed that this weapon is very easy to handle and has shown itself well on the battlefield.
“And due to the fact that we have released them in quantitative and qualitative terms, even Ukrainians recognize their effectiveness,” Alekhine added.