The first batch of Slovak self-propelled guns Zuzana-2 arrived in Ukraine
Slovak self-propelled howitzers Zuzana-2 will join the attack on Russian troops in the Donbass, Kyiv received the first batch of self-propelled guns promised by Bratislava. This is reported by the Slovak media with reference to the statement of the Minister of Defense of the country Yaroslav Nagy.
Slovakia reportedly handed over to Ukraine the first four Zuzana-2 self-propelled howitzers, they are already on Ukrainian territory, and four more Slovaks promise to transfer in the "foreseeable future." In total, Bratislava announced plans to transfer eight wheeled self-propelled guns. The Ministry of Defense of the Republic refused to name any specific dates. Earlier, Slovak Defense Minister Yaroslav Nagy said that part of the self-propelled guns would be delivered almost immediately, and part after some time, up to several months. Such a spread is due to the fact that howitzers of a new production will be delivered to Ukraine.
Kyiv confirmed the receipt of four self-propelled howitzers, reportedly the seventh type of NATO-standard artillery that entered service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine after the M109, CAESAR, KRAB, M777, FH-70 and Panzerhaubitz 2000. The equipment was delivered from Slovakia to Poland on car trailers, as there was a delivery to Ukraine and when, there is no information.
Wheeled self-propelled guns Zuzana 2 is produced by Konštrukta-Defence. The 155-mm howitzer is based on the new Tatra T 815-7 chassis, the turret has the 3rd level of protection according to the STANAG 4569 standard (withstands a 155-mm projectile at a distance of 60 m), the firing range is 30 km, the maximum is 41 km (actively - rocket projectile). It is in service with the Slovak Armed Forces.
Also, Slovakia is transferring MiG-29 fighters from the Republic's Air Force to Ukraine, this was already reported by "Military Review" in one of its news materials. In total, 12 Soviet-made fighters were in service with Slovakia.
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