German-Built Howitzers Pound Russian Targets In Ukraine

We joined a Ukrainian Army crew manning a German Panzerhaubitze 2000, a self-propelled, long-range howitzer, as it opened fire on Russian positions. After firing a salvo, the crew hid the weapon system among trees and broken branches. They said Russian drones were hunting the howitzers.


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[andre-dxyw]

Thanks to Netherlands and Germany for stepping up and sending these awesome weapons. love and best wishes from UK

[garyrock]

You can see how proud these guys are of their equipment and their ability to use and look after it.

[elpadrino]

Whoa that engine sounds like a pure beast, i remember training in germany as a dutch marine. I heard the leopard tank roaring for the first time ground was shaking it was frightening

[Sharrendan]

I grew up near Bergen, one of the biggest training fields for the"Panzer-Brigade" and went to bed while they were shooting projectiles over my head just to hit a target 40 to 60 km away. The precision and the sound are mind-blowing. Sometimes I had the chance to see them firing and now I'm glad that Germany sent some of these beasts to defend Ukraine.

[h.a.]

Glad to hear that the PzH2000 is doing a good job.

[Nuukz]

“Dad, why is my sister’s name Rose?”
“Because your mother loves Roses”
“Thanks dad”
“No problem Panzerhaubitze 2000”

[moel]

As a german, I have to say those ukrainian soldiers a real heroes in my eyes! Thank you so much!

[MaXMustermann-fwvo]

from Germany with LOVE, Slava Ukraini !

[BlingBlingBandido]

Just send all Germany has, best investment ever!

[toi_techno]

Well done Germany and Holland. Good luck Ukraine from Ireland

[Brian-omhh]

Anything engineered in Germany is usually solidly built and does what it's supposed to Given Germany's past, it can't have been an easy decision to agree to supply weapons to another nation. But you did the right thing Germany. The decision was the right Well done to the Netherlands too. Again, the right There is no second chance here. The World has to come together to show it's disapproval of Russia's

[cobbler]

Nice to see the excellent Ukrainian professional army in action

[rammlady]

Thank you Germany🥰and The Netherlands🥰❣️🙏 Love🥰from🇸🇪to🇺🇦🌻

[maltimoto]

Greetings from Germany, hope the government will send more! What Putin has done is a major disgrace.

[Hannoi]

I am happy as a German that these weapons help, I hope we send much more. No problem with my tax money going to Ukraine, they are a wonderful nation.

[vinm]

Magnificent machinery.
Add that to the professionalism of the Ukrainian gunner - and the Orcs
don't have time to say a Pater Noster.

[UnknownUser-pfrk]

From Germany with love. Slava Ukraini! Smert Voroham!
💙💙💙💙💙💙
💛💛💛💛💛💛

[JohnJones-ceri]

Protect them like a new born gentlemen. Slava Ukraini!

[raphwalker]

Respect to Germany and the Netherlands for sending these monsters Together we can win this.🇬🇧🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇸

[ollie]

Russia gambled with Ukraine. Like any gambling addict they keep putting in more and more in the machine but at the end of the day, the odds are always in favour of the house. They’ll come out empty handed and broke.