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This Russian Mortar Has Destroyed Targets from Afghanistan to Ukraine

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The 2S4 has no equivalent in Western militaries. This is because its main task—destroying immobile, fortified strongpoints with its powerful shells—is typically ...
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The United States Has No Equivalent to Russia's 2S4 Tyulpan Mortar Carrier

Here's What You Need To Remember: Russia maintains just one active battalion of eight 2S4s in service, with over four hundred in reserve. In 2000, Tyulpans played a prominent role in the siege of ...