Bohdana ACS withstood the strike of the Russian Lancet loitering munition

16 February, 2024 2S22 Bohdana wheeled 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Photo credits: ArmyInform The armor of the cabin of a Ukrainian 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzer withstood a direct hit of a Russian Lancet loitering munition and preserved the life of the Ukrainian military.

This was reported by the Ukrainian Armor company. The company also published a photo of the damaged self-propelled howitzer. The photo shows that the strike of an enemy loitering munition fell on the right windshield of the cabin of the Ukrainian self-propelled gun.

It is stated that this was a Russian Lancet loitering munition, which invaders use mainly to defeat equipment.

2S22 Bohdana ACS withstood the strike of a Russian Lancet loitering munition. February, 2024. Photo credits: Ukrainian Armor company

As you can see, the armored cabin of the 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer on the three-axle chassis of the MAZ, suffered significant damage.

2S22 Bohdana ACS withstood the strike of a Russian Lancet loitering munition.

February, 2024. Photo credits: Ukrainian Armor company

At the same time, the armor was able to withstand the "strike" and thereby save the life of the crew, said the Ukrainian Armor company, which is a manufacturer of armored cabine for these domestic self-propelled howitzers. Ukrainian 2S22 Bohdana wheeled self-propelled howitzer is used on the front line to defeat manpower, armored vehicles and ammunition depots and command and observation posts of the enemy.

Usually, to avoid enemy return fire and kamikaze drones after successful fire mission, Ukrainian gunners rolled up, left the combat position and returned to the stacking point for new tasks.

2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzer fire. July 2023. Photo credits: 57th Motorized Brigade

Ukrainian 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzer mass-produced in several versions.

In particular, on the chassis of the MAZ-6317 and Tatra T815-7, which are already used by Ukrainian gunners at the front.

The Lancet

Lancet loitering munitions have become one of the greatest dangers faced by the Ukrainian army.

Russian invaders use them to damage armored vehicles, artillery and other important targets on the battlefield and in the near rear of Defense Forces.

Russian Lancet loitering munition

The range of drones is more than 40 kilometers.

Thanks to such characteristics, they are actively used by invaders for counter-battery warfare and the defeat of armored vehicles.