Russian Forces Strike Heavy Blow to Howitzers and Krab Artillery.

Ukraine is suffering heavy losses to Russian action on their heavy towed and self-propelled artillery systems, with loss rates ranging from 18-36%. The successful attacks suggest that Ukraine must keep their artillery pieces on the move, avoiding predictable patterns of operation. Smaller and more mobile artillery platforms, such as the M119 105mm guns and the French-built truck-mounted CAESAR 155mm gun, seem to be staying alive due to their relative mobility and proximity to the front line. Future Ukraine aid should focus on ensuring Ukraine retains sufficient mobility assets and enough fresh gun crews to keep their precious 155mm howitzers moving around the battlefield.