During a large-scale military operation to liberate the Yarmouk River Valley (provintsiya Next) by terrorist groups, the Syrian army is actively used various artillery systems, writes the Russian newspaper.
But the CAA positions could see 152-mm self-propelled gun 2S3 "Acacia", 122-mm "Carnations", as well as a regimental combat vehicles MLRS 9K55 "Grad-1", who reappeared at the front after months of interruption.
Last time the heirs of "Katyusha" hit the camera lens in February this year, during the battle for East Gutu near Syrian capital. Installation supported the offensive assault units of the Fifth Army Corps Volunteer. After that, "Grad-1" left in the shade.
Today, however, they were once again at the forefront, methodically ironing rockets positions terrorist groups.
A special feature of this model is lightweight MLRS package: 36 guides instead of forty, as in the original version. Besides, instead of "Ural" is used as a base vehicle ZIL-131, also helped reduce the cost of production.
Machine weight - more 11 tonnes, shooting range - up 15 km. Speed - up 80 km / h, power reserve - 850 km. Calculation - 3 man.
