Mortars Vs. Artillery: Ukrainian Crews Fire Captured Shells Back At Russians

A Ukrainian mortar battery provides cover for their infantry on the front line in eastern Ukraine. They fire dozens of shells per day, including some captured from Russian forces. They aim at targets up to 7 kilometers away, the maximum range, as longer-range Russian artillery hits back at them.
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[@aran5033]

So kind of Ukrainians to return the shells back to the owners! I'm happy to support such nice people :)

[@TheMrPeteChannel]

To Russia with hate!

[@dotdashdotdash]

Poetic justice

[@louisemarianiehausniehaus6680]

🤣🤣😂 - I agree

[@brahmburgers]

Show that video to the folks making mortar shells back in Mother Russia. Let them think about how they're making bombs to kill their own brothers, fathers, and sons.

[@kathleenmann7311]

Re-gifting 🇷🇺 ammo 😆😂🤣💥👍🇺🇦

[@maggiem5822]

" Because it's needed. That's our job: we are defending Ukraine. " Perfectly said. Fight for freedom from the fascist oligarchs.

[@leontinaleal3251]

well said my friend💓💓🇺🇦✌️

[@lairdcummings9092]

Matter-of-fact statement. No drama, just professionalism. Young men doing a dirty, dangerous job because it needs doing.

[@VGameL0v3e12sF012Ree]

To be fair, Ukraine has been plagued by oligarchs too, e.g. George Soros since the independence of Ukraine back in 1991 (If I recall correctly, perhaps may be 1989). George Soros created his foundation since Ukraine regained its freedoms, but are we seriously going to consider George Soros a philanthropist? Lmao (I am against the war btw.)

[@D4rkNRG]

There is much irony in your statement. The only reason Ukraine isn't getting weapons and equipment to the front lines is because of their oligarchs.

[@cb3609]

@Tim Muller shut up, don't tell the thruth to the stupids followers !!!

[@zarathustra3976]

Its a privilege to hear the voices of these brave men in the frontline. Thank you.

[@tigertiger1699]

🌹🇺🇦

[@BelloBudo007]

Yes it is. That's for sure! They come across as so business-like & committed, with an obvious appreciation of the risk and what is required of them.

[@tigertiger1699]

@@BelloBudo007 It is a choice you can make…, when you choice… all else falls away

[@tigertiger1699]

@@BelloBudo007 Difference when deciding and choosing…, when you choose a higher goal.. greater than self.. to stand and fight

[@GreenTiger56]

Yea but it’s sad to think that some soldiers that news reporters have talked to …..may or not have died in action protecting there land 😢

[@brendaraudebaugh6246]

You guys are amazing and love your attitudes. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Canada 🇨🇦

[@crimsonJerom]

F Ukraine. Glad they are losing.

[@marksommers4868]

We're All Proud of Ukraine, And their Brave Army ! GOD BLESS UKRAINE!!!

[@raishaferreira8099]

God bless ukanias family and volunteer 💙💛

[@icosthop9998]

Yes 🇺🇦 🙏

[@praisethesun6771]

God bless humans killing each other for land. God bless our nonsense, stupidity and greed. ☪️✡️✝️🚮

[@marioadiez]

They're heroes

[@screamboy8]

The soldier humming at the start of the video as he prepared the artillery - just another day at the office 💥💥Slava Ukraini ❤❤UK

[@louisemarianiehausniehaus6680]

I also thought that shows the healthy and patriotic attitude of the Ukrainians - you have to do what you have to do, for the love of country and fellow citizens! An amazing people!

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

I think I recognize the tune, "Gonna Kill Me Some Orcs Today."

[@louisemarianiehausniehaus6680]

@@AstroGremlinAmerican 🤣🤣😂

[@clavo3352]

it may sound silly but this was beautiful! This is the place where it is said: "No greater love has man than to lay down his life for fellow man."

[@paulvarn4712]

Bible John 5:13

[@realnapster1522]

Emotional fools. They are pawns in game between US and Russia.

[@raishaferreira8099]

God bless ukanias family and volunteer 💙💛

[@icosthop9998]

CooL 😎 TY It's good to see some Bible verses properly *"USED"* 👌 👏👏👏

[@marksommers4868]

With Russian Concripts, They lay down their lives, not out of love, But of Fear of Putin- ( The Russian Conscripts have been very well Brainwashed )

[@cskvision]

Returning the Russian mortar shells back to their owners is a generous act of good will. Well done Ukraine!

[@icosthop9998]

LoL I am Soooo SUPRiSE that none of left behind Ammo is not booby trapped. And none of the left behind Tanks are not *Trojan Horses* ❗️ Japan would do that in World War II 🧐

[@envitech02]

With free shipping too!

[@nekite1]

What a postal service - sending back the goods free of charge!

[@icosthop9998]

LoL I am Soooo SUPRiSE that none of left behind Ammo is not booby trapped. And none of the left behind Tanks are not *Trojan Horses* ❗️ Japan would do that in World War II 🧐

[@josetique3149]

Excelente p

[@andersjjensen]

Being on the heavy mortar team is the most scary job I can imagine. You're only JUST far enough away to avoid direct fire, but any blitz advance from the enemy and you could be staring down the barrel of a tank real quick if there's even the smallest communication or detection error. Secondly you are, by necessity, always within range of heavy artillery. Even the (slightly inferior) Russian 152mm are automatically within range of you even if they cannot reach their western 155mm counter-parts who generally hang back as far as they can (for this reason). TL;DR: These guys have big heavy brass nuts! I'm a retired artilleryman of the Danish army, so I know what I'm talking about.

[@mrnglry619]

holy crap that makes sense in a horrible way, thank you for the bit of insight and for ur service man!

[@SandorSoptei]

dont you shoot and scoot method? I am sure you still do and run into the issue u are mentioning. When i was a younger guy, i always thought this was a dumb a useless job for untrained soldiers. Boy has my learning changed on war... But is it supposed to recoil like that? Wouldnt they have to re adjust say to hit same target?

[@andersjjensen]

@@SandorSoptei When firing max range heavy mortars do jump around quite a bit. In the clip you see him adjust the sights to the autocollimator (which is fixed). It's not perfect, as you ideally need a three point calibration whenever you've moved, but at 8km distance, and when "blind firing" like this to provide "keep your heads down motherfucker!" fire support for advancing troops it's not that big of a deal. They just want the enemy to take cover in their roofed shelters rather than staff the trenches. As for shoot and scoot: Normally you would. But if the enemy has no artillery radar, or has so poor artillery accuracy that it doesn't matter, then I guess living dangerously in return for continuous fire support is a valid trade-off.

[@KKKKKKK-sr1fz]

Can you tell us a bit about if a shell like this lands 30m-50m next to someone does he survive ??

[@andersjjensen]

@@KKKKKKK-sr1fz If I recall correctly the expected incapacitation diameter for a person standing upright in an open field is 25m for 120mm mortars set to impact detonate. For air bursts it's wider than that, but getting the timing on those correct is hard. For 155mm standard HE shells it's around 50m. Incapacitation does not equal death... unless your medic team is incompetent or neglecting.

[@davidsummer8631]

Ukraine seems to have got a good balance of being able to capture equipment and vehicles whilst at the same time destroying equipment and vehicles

[@davidsummer8631]

@lesia gutierrez And does Putin care?

[@icosthop9998]

That is how Russia fights battles , just throw more of their own citizens into the front as #FoDDer ❗️ A lot of smart Russians know that, that is why there is a 24 hour wait, in line to get out of Russia ❗️

[@__Wanderer]

So nice of them to return what they had forgotten to take with them, always very considerate! * jokes aside massive respect to the Ukrainian forces, you are fighting like lions for all of Europe - slava ukraini!

[@brian8410]

Exactly, no looters here.

[@raishaferreira8099]

Salmo 18 for protection ukanias family and volunteer 💙💛

[@icosthop9998]

@@brian8410 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣 I am Soooo SUPRiSE that none of left behind Ammo is not booby trapped. And none of the left behind Tanks are not *Trojan Horses* ❗️ Japan would do that in World War II 🧐

[@brendaraudebaugh6246]

😆 🤣

[@DzakyAmany]

@@icosthop9998 Either they're outta time or outta nades to trap the ammo dump lmao. Also Japan during WW2 purposefully ignores the Geneva Convention, so yeah..

[@Villain1874]

Best wishes to Ukraine her Armed Forces and People 🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@SuspiciousFace]

the ukrainians stand a 0% chance of winning, the smart thing to do is to surrender

[@lunkis3233]

Glory to the brave fighters of Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@RobertZivko]

there's no glory in killing each other. both should stop.

[@JohnK004]

@@RobertZivko Ruzzia started this, Ukraine will finish it.

[@RobertZivko]

@@JohnK004 I hope good find us all

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

@@RobertZivko “both should stop” = “stop struggling and the rape will soon be over.”

[@KaiserS0ZE]

@@RobertZivko There's no longer any safe spaces for russists in ukraine. the Russ have made a lifelong enemy. this won't stop until every single one is gone from Ukraine. One way or the other.

[@tinkerbell9757]

go ukranians go🇺🇸👍

[@MrMarkar1959]

straight to hades with their child raping nazinato terrorists

[@ddhsd]

Such a wide range of ages in the Ukraine Army 20s,30s,40s,even some look to be grizzled 50s like me 😏 not in this video but others. I think having those experienced older soldiers is a good balance with the younger men mobilized the past few months.

[@christinemarshall1366]

I think it's true of many situations in life, a variety of age groups complement each other.

[@Flamechr]

Think you are forgetting that most of these "young" men have been in combat between 2014 until now. So they have more experiance than most eldern men with old soviet training compared to the Nato training from 2014 and now. So mostly the otherway around

[@user-xy2gf5kb3h]

@@Flamechr yes, it's true...

[@coryburris8211]

@@Flamechr in that case, having the older guys helps the whole unit understand Russian tactics, since the Russians are still using the same formula from Soviet days

[@bernamathias9272]

The younger generations are brains tech savvy and they inspire a NEW WAVE OF WAR DRONE TACTICS that is so precise in mapping locations for effective slow dissemination on the frontline... Games of war has changed in Ukraine. David with his 3 stones.🙏💞

[@seratonin7004]

Thank you for the continual quality of footage and content you provide. You've become a favourite source of both news and human interest stories. Your coverage of the conflict in Ukraine deserves mention, with a special focus on those courageous journalists and camera operators who make this possible. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ascott1000]

Get 'em boys!!!

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

Boomerang springs to mind. LSA !! 🇬🇧 🇺🇦

[@GARDENER42]

Need sandbags on the base plate & bipod legs. Makes returning to aiming point faster.

[@juleswhicker]

Sounds like a good idea. The combination of full charges and a low firing angle to achieve maximum range has made that thing lively! (Always fun telling other people on the internet how to do their job! 😁)

[@terrancenorris9992]

Mount it on a dune buggy...

[@bhruzmuxdarov7394]

Praying for Ukraine from Azerbaijan! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦❤🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿

[@gaz131400]

Whats that going to do? catch A GRIP OFF YOURSELF AND DO SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP SEND MONEY FOR DRONES

[@D4rkNRG]

Just watched a video of your Azerbaijan buddies cutting the ears off of dead Albanians.

[@luckyfred2123]

@@gaz131400 calm down gary

[@predragstojkovic1480]

UKRAINA KAPUT,DURAK !!!NATO 🏳️‍🌈 NACISTI !!! SLAVA RUSSIJI !!!🇷🇸🇷🇺🇷🇸🇷🇺

[@Nagilum3]

@@predragstojkovic1480 Russia will be back in the 80 in a few months. No slava, just pain.

[@beverleykorte1536]

Slava to all of Ukraine,🇧🇦🇺🇦🇧🇧👍👍👍👍👍💙💛💕💕💕💕Yous Got the Power Go Go Go Ukraine 😘🇧🇦🇧🇧🇺🇦

[@louisemarianiehausniehaus6680]

Keep safe brave Ukrainian soldiers - you are in my prayers. Glory and victory to Ukraine - from South Africa💙💛🌻🌻

[@lynnehill727]

Send those shells back to them as fast as you can. They deserve no sympathy after what they have done 💯% love from Wales UK. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦

[@toddgibbs2927]

LOL! You know you're about that lyfe when you're smoking around artillery ammunition. 2:01

[@grmpEqweer]

The field where his f•cks grow, lo, it is barren.

[@Sinyao]

I know a lot of fire spinners/dancers, and imagine my fear when I saw people lighting their props and smoking near the fuel cans. 😬

[@BobBob-uv4vc]

Those clever Ukrainians! What will they think of next?

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

_“My friends, where are you going?! You've left these behind! Please, allow us to kindly return them to you!! 💙💛”_ -Ukrainian Soldiers, probably 😏 Stay strong. Stay united. Stay alive. *_STAY UKRAINIAN!_* Slava Ukraini, Heroyam Slava! ✊🇺🇦 🔱 _EDIT: Yea, alright, I should've known there without be dozens of this type of comment lol It's just what I immediately thought based on the video title, alone!_

[@user-sh4rq2pt9h]

This is called True Son on Mother's Land ❤️ from India 🇮🇳🙏😊 Long live Pracident Zenelasky🇺🇦 ❤️

[@texanplayer7651]

That soldier at the beginning singing "la la la la la.."🤣 He must be like "Okay, I drank my coffee, now time to get to work on yet another monday"

[@icosthop9998]

LoL Think I will watch this one, One more time. I am Soooo SUPRiSE that none of left behind Ammo is not booby trapped. And none of the left behind Tanks are not *Trojan Horses* ❗️ Japan would do that in World War II 🧐

[@toddpeterson5904]

I really hope that they're rotating these guys back. I can't imagine keeping it up since Feb

[@jodyfulford8215]

I'm pretty sure they are as much as they can. Morale seems to be pretty high. I did see some videos of soldiers on furlough for a week. Probably not during the counteroffensive though.

[@toddpeterson5904]

@@jodyfulford8215 That's good to hear. It seems the russians aren't doing it, only adding to the low morale, disciplinary problems, and abysmal performance.

[@whomagoose6897]

I worked on mortar crews while a soldier in the US Army. Mostly the M-30, 107mm heavy mortar. My question is how can you maintain a set placement of the mortar gun when the baseplate moves around after you fire the mortar shell? You adjust fire with a stable baseplate. How can you account for gun stability when your baseplate moves all over the place?

[@DanielLLevy]

@@toddthreess9624 Yes, they said they're firing at max range, with these extra propellant collar charges on.

[@S3l3ct1ve]

They seem to be readjusting completely after each shot. Doesnt look like very accurate shelling.

[@DutchmanAmsterdam]

This seems to be normal for soviet style mortars. Lots of work for them to re aim after every shot. I hope they hit something significant every now and then. But just creating panic among the inexperienced Russians may be enough for them to surrender, hopefully.

[@charlesdayon8420]

It looks they have the base plate on very rocky ground , they probably need more training. And putting a chunk of wood is probably a big no no! I have no military experience!

[@rpgrsta]

American 120 bipods have a buffer on the cannon collar that absorbs some of the force from the blast and keeps the system stable. If the buffer ceases functioning the mortar will 'jump' like the one in this video. I can see a buffer on this one (the small cylinders running parallel to the cannon tube in front of it). I speculate that this mortar has a malfunctioning buffer system and the soldiers are operating it anyway. I wouldn't recommend it but I'm not fighting a war.

[@gaius_enceladus]

Great guys! Slava Ukraini! Those mortars give a fair old bang! Awesome!

[@gregorywadsworth6288]

Outstanding segment from the front. Thanks for the report.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

These are the guys that make things happen. It tough work. God bless them.

[@premman6052]

I can't believe how calm these Ukrainian heroes are. They are talking about the war just like 9 to 5 office job. Glory to Ukraine

[@showmegreenthumbs7415]

Prayers for the Ukrainian people and soldiers

[@diwi1942]

So kind of you to return their ammo to them 😀

[@amjr001]

Slava Ukraini from Brazil !!! Brave People !!!

[@uribensh]

Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the brave Ukrainian soldiers

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

He said that "mortars are artillery too". Makes me smile. During the last great hate-fest in the '40s on these Ukrainian fields facing the Russians, we called our mortar platoons Zigeuner Artillerie (gypsy artillery) because they were wanderers just like us infantry. And this was also a joke, given the small size and relative weakness of mortars in comparison to the regular artillery.

[@matt-bb2kv]

120mm mortar kill radius 76m

[@Flamechr]

Funny TIK made a detailed data analysis one when the soviet began to be effectic was when they had alot of motars and that number continue to increase until the end of the war.

[@Andreas-gh6is]

@@matt-bb2kv I wonder how many shells land less than 76m next to anyone... Can't be very accurate, especially if the enemy isn't stacking up nicely, but I guess every little thing helps.

[@matt-bb2kv]

@@Andreas-gh6is with proper fdc both are extremely accurate, like hitting your office desk at 5 plus miles accurate

[@may_laytrucker3127]

Good job guy's keep on fighting 👏👍 but pirate has too secure mortar little bit better 🤗

[@Godofawesome16]

support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 from the USA 🇺🇲

[@suzannegagne8692]

When you think of negotiations to end the aggression think of these brave soldiers putting their life on the line…give nothing, nothing to Putin.

[@Shylockcharm]

seems real accurate with that jumping baseplate lol

[@icosthop9998]

Doing the best they can in that forest soft soil. While using the enemy's equipment.

[@thomaswayneward]

I know what it is like to be on the receiving end of one of those things, in VN. They are very loud when they hit, sounds like being close to a lightning bolt, it cracks.

[@4rch3er19]

What are they wrapping around the tail end of the mortar, extra propellant charge?

[@danielcotts8673]

@@4rch3er19 Daniel Levy said above "Yes, they said they're firing at max range, with these extra propellant collar charges on."

[@olajumokeemmanuel3505]

Go easy and stay safe guys. Slava Ukrainian

[@icosthop9998]

Yes 🙏 🇺🇦 🙏

[@NN-sj9fg]

Notice the reference of the war starting in 2014. February 27th was just an escalation.

[@enumaelis5048]

if you read the comments you will see that non-Europeans are crazy s0ns of b!tches... Europeans want peace while the British, USA and Canada want to see w4r in Europe and have supported it for many years. Murderers... BTW the whole West has Ukrn blood on their hands.

[@maxwhittaker3315]

Glory to Ukraine. Great job heroes keep safe

[@Yman83464z]

Well, they need to be careful in using the Enemy's ammo. Old Battle trick - booby-trap ammo amd leave for your enemy to "find" and use... One-use only, because they explode or something You guys be careful! Slava Ukraini!

[@mattpat25]

Thats what first came to mind, vietnam tactic

[@Yman83464z]

@Sonomacats I pray so. I wish there is a way to pass the warning to them too. I also worry about the speed of some of their advances: they could be sucked into a classic Russian trap - just like it happened in 1943.

[@bigdada018]

Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏🙏✌✌🍀🍀💙💙💛💛

[@thomass2935]

Slava Ukraini!

[@dots1710]

Its so heartwarming to see that both sides being so considerate of each other Russians were kind enough to gift those shells to Ukraine and Ukraine was all like, "Aww you really dont have to. Here, we're giving them back to you ❤️"

[@CC-my2ex]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦 Ukraine WILL WIN THIS WAR!! THANKS TO ALL THE BRAVE SOLDIERS YOU ARE ALL HEROES!!!

[@icosthop9998]

Yes 🙏 🇺🇦 🙏 This Russian *"**#Special_Military_Operation**"* is not Over until Crimea is back within Ukraine borders ❗️❕️❗️

[@wehosrmthink7510]

I notice the guy at the end wax smoking around the ammo. Careful, guys!

[@Exiledk]

You can smoke all you want around ammunition. A cigarette isn't going to affect the primer. That needs to be struck with a firing pin.

[@brian8410]

It's OK to smoke around ammo I think, rusiians do it all the time.

[@sheldon-cooper]

*Achievement unlocked* "Return to Sender"

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

what did they tie to the bottom of those shells? additional explosives? the propellant charge is in the shell, isn't it?

[@damnmab]

They are propellant rings. For extra range.

[@rilakrilak5]

@@damnmab great info I was like that has to be extra charge for range, and seeing the way the tube was jumping around figured it was the max amount. Reminds me of using too much black powder in my percussion pistols.

[@dannygunsix]

Add four sandbags on the base plate evenly. This will reduce the movement. Good Luck to you all!!!

[@larsrons7937]

The Ukrainian Forces must be the worlds mpst effective air delivery postal service. All the ammunition the -retreati...- fleeing Russians left as a -gesture of goodwill- is now being *returned to the Russians with highest accuracy.* These mortar teams, they are far closer to their opposition than their adversary RU howitzers. Every time they fire they know return fire shells are coming back on their position in a few minutes. Brave guys! *Slava Ukraini! - Heroyam Slava!* - Stay safe!

[@andersjjensen]

Fortunately Russia has lost almost all of their artillery radar capabilities. Otherwise these guys would be minced meat unless they ran "shoot and scoot" constantly. That they can set up shop and just start pounding is direct proof that Russia is being rammed in the rear. That the Russian counter battery fire is so inaccurate that they just take cover and wait for it to pass, yet keep using the same position, is just further testament that the Russian army is amateurish and under equipped. Back in the 90s and 2000s I manned an M109A1 155mm self propelled howitzer in the Danish army. This was before drones and GPS guided shells. If we had gone up against someone with a heavy mortar system they would have been borscht within the first 10 minutes after obs had a general idea of their location. That being said: These guys have nuts the size of wrecking balls (and about as heavy). They must trust their front line friends completely. One drone getting through to spot their precise location is all it takes for all of them to die (assuming the Russians can hit +/- 25m first try).

[@larsrons7937]

@@andersjjensen Would the artillery radar be positioned somewhat to the rear? Could we suspect high precision rockets from HIMARS to have been responsible for taking them out when discovered? Thanks, it was interesresting to hear your personal experience.

[@andersjjensen]

@@larsrons7937 Artillery radar can be positioned fairly rearward, as they only need to observe the shell (or rocket) at the top of the arc to be able to tell the point of origin. This makes them hard to visually spot. But Russia didn't have particularly many to begin with, as radar tech is expensive as hell and doesn't look impressive on parades. However, artillery radar are easily observable by the western AWACS planes which "just happens to be on patrol in Poland". So yes, GMLRS rockets have, or whatever else happened to have the required range and precision will have taken them out as soon as they were detected. AGM-88 HARM is another option, as those are specifically designed to home in on anything that emits radar waves, but these have only "come online" recently, and they're fired from fighter jets, so they are primarily held back for anti-AA ("anti-anti-aircraft" sounds funny!) systems. But theoretically they can be readily deployed against artillery radar if the need is pressing.

[@larsrons7937]

@@andersjjensen Thanks for a good clarification. Very fortunate that we have those AWACS planes flying around, Putin must be annoyed he can't touch them. And I guess the Russians lack anti-anti-anti-aircraft capabilities to counter the HARMs, so they are having a bad day again-again-again.

[@icosthop9998]

Well @Anders J.J. Even though you are from a different country I still thank you for your service 👍 I am Soooo SUPRiSE that none of left behind Ammo is not booby trapped. And none of the left behind Tanks are not *Trojan Horses* ❗️ Japan would do that in World War II 🧐

[@rozdevin2468]

GOD, PLEASE BLESS THESE BRAVE UKRAINIAN MEN !!!!!!!

[@mrHBarry]

Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the True Hero's. I support Ukraine. Slava Ukraine.💙💛

[@markmulder9845]

Achievement Unlocked: Return to sender

[@EzioAuditoreDaFirenze99]

The problem here is that Russian troops are taking defensive and firing positions in civilian areas.

[@HardGaming-wv8ju]

👍😥

[@KaiserS0ZE]

Yes that's how they lose the battle over heart and minds. The pro-Russians see their own citizens being used as meat shields. That tends to change opinions permanently.

[@lumax3009]

Slawa Ukraini 👍🙏💪🤘🤘🤘💪🙏👍

[@ricardoflores3977]

Gloria Ucrania...!!!

[@helterh8932]

It is very sad that in this day and age wars cost many lives because of someone's inhumane interests

[@user-yg4id4oi5d]

У меня отец в Тер Обороне - так говорит... Все пулеметы производства завода «Маяк» на Петровке или Почайне - все бракованные ... Не один не работает

[@grmpEqweer]

Not so good for your father and those other poor fellows forced to go to war. Their command forces them to go out to fight with gear that does not work. They are sending them off with no way to succeed. 😢 I hope your father and the others surrender or otherwise get to go home soon, safely. Best wishes.♥️

[@sooz9433]

You just can't make this stuff up...The Ukrainians are badass!!! 🇺🇦 VICTORY 🇺🇦 UKRAINE 🇺🇦

[@SuspiciousFace]

no they aren't

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

@@SuspiciousFace 🍑🤡

[@ghioceltudor4352]

The Russian soldiers forgot their weapons and wholesale ammunition in their flight. The Ukrainian soldiers are very fair, they return the ammunition in detail one by one. Success and total support to the people and the Ukrainian army.

[@icantcomeupwithagoodusername]

I'm no expert, but I don't think the entire mortar is supposed to jump into the air

[@wadestanton]

On the job training, they'll figure it out the hard way.

[@speedy01247]

@@wadestanton or it's partially damaged but since they are in the middle of a war they can't send it in for repairs.

[@HistoricalWeapons]

History repeating itself, every since the first enemy throwing back your spears and stones

[@powdemonic7121]

Ah a good old fashioned “return to sender”

[@DT-yr4tx]

God bless the brave Ukrainian army,all the Greeks support Ukraine 🇺🇦,go Ukraine.

[@arthus-itak3712]

💪🇺🇦

[@Silo-Ren]

Hello from N.Y.C. AMERICA here. I'm a novice and don't understand a lot of what's going in with the motors. Can someone plz be so kind to exola3 why theirs a cloth tied around the ends of the Millie is plz? I'm sure it's for some type of sucksion and security but can someone who knows for sure explain. I would very, very greatfull to you and would send you something from America you can use if u leave me a proper email address without compromising yourself. That's the most important thing. Up ur safety. I'm assuming that the wet cloth is for suction? Yes no ? But thank you kindly and God Bless you as we pray for your Victory that will come without a doubt. The Ukrainian people will soon be dancing in the streets of Crimes I promise you cause you'er so brave. Never have I've seen a more determined army in the 21 fst century like the Ukrainian soldiers...no in fighting, no disobeying orders, almost no spying or traders, I only saw one day bastered giving HYMARS positions but he was quickly dealt with. Now that's patriotic to be proud of. Your people come and will always come first. Never ever give in, you have them on the ropes, Putin has no where to go, his faction is only days from collapsing. Pls don't stop and watch...youll be celebrating in the Square with your true people. God Bless Slava Ukraine. 🇺🇦 💪 🇺🇸

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

Additional propellant charges are on the bottom. US mortars use C-shaped pieces but Russians use a tied-on tube sock style.

[@KaiserS0ZE]

extra charge for more range

[@KaiserS0ZE]

@@katiedotson704 Americans mortars use discs of charge or wafers of charge. They sorta clip around the tail, shaped like a "C" Russians use what looks like socks. Tubes filled with propellant twisted around the tail.

[@Silo-Ren]

@@jrrarglblarg9241 thanks so much friend. 👍

[@Silo-Ren]

@@KaiserS0ZE thnx Mark...God Bless friend 👍

[@user-cv6me5fx5q]

前線レポートありがとうございます。レポーターさん、スタッフの皆さんどうかご無事でありますよう。

[@hansweissmann_xviii6754]

Just like a Browning against a MG-42… My money is on the artillery.

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

Can anyone share what the purpose of the rope around the tailshaft is... Is it the propellant charge? Is it a field-modification? If so... - is it to _increase_ drag and make it drop elsewhere AND hit at a different time from the report? - or is it to add ballast and change its trajectory (and fly a bit further)? Thanks! 💙💛 Slava Ukraini, Heroyam Slava! ✊🇺🇦 🔱

[@4rch3er19]

Commenting here to find out as well, hopefully someone with actual experience will answer.

[@DUKE_of_RAMBLE]

@@4rch3er19 give mine an up vote well, to help it squeeze its way up, in the By Top Rank sorting. 😁 I have Feeling it's just the prospect propellant det charge. I focus cut to X length yields Y distance. But at the same time, feels a bit convoluted. Then again, I'm used to the older ones that were pin-fire donated.... So 🤷‍♂️😊

[@4rch3er19]

@@DUKE_of_RAMBLE I did. Also after scrolling for 20 minutes I seen a comment saying they were propellant "rings" to increase range.

[@mikethespike7579]

I haven't a clue how mortars work, but wouldn't it help to weigh down that mortar plate with a few stones to stop it from flying up like that when firing? Maybe then they wouldn't need to keep re-adjusting the mortar every time and could fire more often.

[@alichahin]

Probably because they change locations very often to avoid counter artillery strikes.

[@clmBerserker]

might be an issue if they need to relocate quickly, i would imagine(the hell do i know but I'm asuming they have their reasons).

[@nbrain1595]

yea but it would also put a lot more stress on the mortar itself, since the bounce actually releases a lot of the energy. and dont forget that they regularly have to reposition quickly to avoid counterfire or reach new positions. to actually stop the bounce they would have to use really serious weight since its straight up powered by serious explosions, so maybe not feasable even if technicly possible? (just my 2 cents from an amateur engineering perspective)

[@Sinyao]

Oftentimes you have a soldier or two holding onto the base. On top of that, they will flatten the ground and pack it in so there isn't as much deformation. Once that dish at the base digs into the ground, it jumps less. I'm assuming the reason they aren't doing all that is either because they have to keep pushing forward with the infantry, they're afraid of counter battery (extensive on both sides), or they feel that the concentration of Russian forces in their target location is saturated enough it doesn't matter.

[@wadestanton]

They captured the weapon, they weren't trained on it. They will figure it out the hard way.

[@JCJW101]

Slava Ukraine 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦

[@Akera541]

Glory to the heros, Glory to Ukraine! Slava Ukraine! Salute!

[@KatsCats2619]

Slava Ukraine get em guys💯👊🏼🇺🇦🌻💙💛

[@latymz]

The UKRAINIAN WARRIOR'S are so nice to return their opponents munitions. I think it's wonderful.

[@charliecharliecharliecharl8554]

SLAVA UKRAINE 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@matt-bb2kv]

Got to stand on that base plate boys

[@thomaswayneward]

sand bags

[@matt-bb2kv]

@@madisntit6547 That's how you set it, look up a mortar tm

[@matt-bb2kv]

@@madisntit6547 Sand bags work if you have them, but trust google I'm just speaking from experience firing thousands of round in the US and Afghanistan

[@matt-bb2kv]

@@madisntit6547 That weird considering the force goes down not up, you sure they wasn't standing behind it and it kicked out into them

[@RobertZivko]

Poor people on the both sides. Feel so sorry for them.

[@thomaswayneward]

No mercy on the Russians, the black flag is the answer.

[@grmpEqweer]

Same. I read a saying: "When elephants fight, the grass gets trampled." Regular people are the grass, the 'elephants' are the powerful.

[@RobertZivko]

@@grmpEqweer yes man. I mean I know there are a lot of people committing crimes, but just think about poor people who doesn't want to be involved in the fight. Putin should go by himself. Those young people didn't even expirience life. Hope that everything is going to end soon.

[@grmpEqweer]

@@RobertZivko Yes. Exactly.

[@CZac2k12]

I hope you love the new hardware. Keep up the good work!! 🇺🇸🇨🇦🤝🇺🇦

[@MECH-MASTER]

All politics aside, It’s a different fight when you fight for the love of your family, your Country and your future. Get it Ukraine. 👍

[@ellasmommy9278]

Glory to the most badass country in the world. 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini 💙💛🇺🇦🌻 Heroyam Slava ✊💪🏅

[@janlim0916]

*Return to sender*

[@Northcountry1926]

To Russia with Love 💣💣💣

[@masterstacker2833]

Long live the fighters. Long live Ukraine!

[@stevenb3554]

Great job boys! 🇺🇦

[@megafuraxii4586]

Praying for Ukraine from France! 🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰

[@cb3609]

France ? what 's that ?

[@IRACEMABABU]

@@cb3609 Something your brain cannot figure out. Don't even try

[@ricklocket2812]

somewhere with religitards

[@cb3609]

@@IRACEMABABU non nobis domine, non nobis; where was your ancestors when knights templars were on their horses ? don't be jealous and enjoy your wokist lgbtq+ world !!!

[@Ronaldopopkings]

Im wondering if they actually know where those shells will land or not.

[@terrancenorris9992]

It's similar to hand grenades and tossing horseshoes. Ya only need to get close to the target.

[@ZamhoidnLA]

They for sure have a drone up in the air.

[@amberditta]

Keep up the good work guys, here in England were running out of Electric and Gas.

[@terrancenorris9992]

Well, keep in mind that folks lived without it for millennia.

[@rubiconklbrutorowman7577]

Very well done Ukraine motor firing units!

[@marioadiez]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@fpark101]

Victory to Ukraine, home of the brave and free Ukrainians.

[@chris-vn6sw]

Good to see the guys ! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@Red-Brick-Dream]

LOL Karmic justice. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@mariocastro7379]

Damn that has a kick! Awesome! Stay strong Ukraine! You've got this! Viking prayer!