- Sputnik International, 1920, 25.02.2022
Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022 Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate the Donbass region where the people's republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been living under regular attacks from Kiev's forces.

Watch Russian MT-12 Rapira Guns Batter Ukrainian Positions

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Russian MT-12 'Rapira' on maintenance - Sputnik International, 1920, 16.05.2023
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The guns primarily use an OF15 high-explosive shell, weighing almost 30 kg, with 16.7 kg of explosive filler inside. They can be fired at ranges up to 8.2 kilometers, causing massive damage to both enemy infantry and defensive structures.
The Russian Defense Ministry has shared video footage of Russian artillery hammering enemy positions with high-explosive (HE) shells from cover during the special military operation in Ukraine.
The clip posted by the military shows servicemen firing MT-12 Rapira towed guns (also known as 2А29 or Т-12А).
The MT-12 is a classic Soviet anti-tank gun, still very effective as a light artillery piece, given that it has a relatively large 100mm caliber for its weight.
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