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A rumble of excitement ran through military circles on June 2nd, 2024. The Vedler Army channel on Telegram, known for its coverage of Russian military hardware, released footage that could signal a shift in the ongoing artillery war in Ukraine. The grainy video, purportedly shot in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, depicted a previously unseen Russian self-propelled howitzer the 2S43 Malva firing on Ukrainian positions. This sighting marked a potential turning point in the ongoing artillery war, offering a first glimpse of the Malva's combat effectiveness.
The war in Ukraine has been a brutal display of firepower, with artillery dictating the pace and shaping the frontlines. Both sides have heavily relied on long-range bombardments to soften enemy defenses, disrupt supply chains, and wear down troop morale. The Malva's arrival on the scene injects a new variable into this brutal equation, potentially offering the Russians a significant edge in firepower.
The Malva’s journey to the Ukrainian battlefield was a relatively swift one. According to Rostec, the Russian state corporation for advanced technologies, state tests for the Malva were completed in July 2023. Just a few months later, at the Army-2023 international military-technical forum, a production agreement was signed, paving the way for mass production. By October 2023, Rostec confirmed the delivery of the first batch of Malvas to the Russian troops.
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