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Questions about the destruction of a Caesar cannon by a drone in Ukraine

2022-11-16T21:41:09.670Z


DECRYPTION – A video has emerged on pro-Russian networks, showing what could be a copy of this French artillery piece, essential in the Ukrainian counter-offensive, hit and damaged by a drone.


The video is circulating on social media.

We see what looks like a Caesar cannon hit and damaged by a drone, a prowling ammunition, possibly of the Lancet type.

The range of the French artillery gun, 40 kilometers, and its mobility, since it is mounted on wheels, make it one of the crucial weapons for the Ukrainian army to stand up to Russian forces.

Together with the American HIMARS, they contributed to the success of the Ukrainian counter-offensive.

Eighteen copies were delivered.

Suffice to say that supporters of Russia are already delighted to have been able to neutralize one.

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The chassis is irreparable.

It will no longer roll

,” analyzes a military expert looking at the images.

All the Ukrainians can do is recover the weapons system.

Behind the front line, the carcass has little chance of falling into the hands of the Russian army.

Supporters of Ukraine have set up maintenance capabilities, but these are not near the…

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Source: lefigaro

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