The administration of US President Joe Biden has approved the shipment of long-range multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to Ukraine, The New York Times reports.
MLRS M270, "finger of God"We are talking about the M142 (HIMARS) and M270 systems. The latest MLRS is called the "finger of God" because of its ability to cover entire squares on the map with one launch.
MLRS M142 fires six rockets with a caliber from 227 to 240 mm in one launch. The firing range in this case is from 45 to 300 km (most often up to 70 km).
MLRS M270 already has 12 guides for 227 mm rockets. The firing range is from 45 to 70 km. The characteristic of the affected area looks the most impressive - 25 square km.
We add that, according to the source, the transfer of long-range MLRS to Ukraine will be announced next week.
