When the winter weather gets too intense to fly drones, artillery doesn’t even flinch.
Ukrainian artillerymen share real combat experience with the Polish 155 mm self-propelled gun KRAB. Gun commander Koliuchyi compares it directly to the PzH 2000, explaining why accuracy, reliability, and simplicity matter more than heavy automation in real war conditions. The crew talks openly about rate of fire, daily shell counts, overheating electronics, semi-automatic loading, ventilation, auxiliary power systems, and life inside the turret during long fire missions. From sniper-like precision at 31 km to Excalibur strikes at 40 km, this is a frontline perspective on how modern artillery actually works under constant pressure. KRAB proves that fewer shells, better accuracy, and faster relocation can decide artillery duels and save crews’ lives. Simple to learn, easy to repair, and trusted in combat — this system shows why field-tested solutions often outperform complex designs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-n0dD-yJ7A
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AHS_Krab
Also see this recent video on the DITA 155mm artillery system in Ukraine