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militaryhealth2 years ago

The Haunting Aftermath: US Soldiers Return Home Scarred from ISIS Artillery Battles

US soldiers who participated in the fight against ISIS are experiencing mental health issues, including seeing ghosts and feeling cursed. The soldiers' exposure to intense artillery fire, with tens of thousands of explosive shells fired during the fighting, may have contributed to traumatic brain injuries. Many veterans have reported frightening and bizarre symptoms, such as hallucinations and hearing voices. While the exact cause is not yet confirmed, repeated exposure to blasts could potentially lead to cerebral scarring.

via Business Insider|
#artillery-battles#islamic-state#mental-health
military2 years ago

UK Intel: Russia's Artillery Radars Lost, Exposing Weaknesses in UK Military

Russia's troops are facing a shortage of critical counter-battery radars, which has worsened during the ongoing war with Ukraine, according to a Western intelligence assessment. The lack of these radars hampers Moscow's ability to defeat Ukraine's artillery, with only a few key systems likely remaining. Ukrainian forces heavily rely on counter-battery detection to locate and attack enemy fire, as they face formidable Russian defensive lines. Both sides engage in relentless artillery battles, with Ukraine using weapons like howitzers and rocket systems to target Russia's heavy guns and command positions. The shortage of radars poses a challenge for Russia's ground forces, as they heavily rely on detecting and striking Ukrainian artillery.

via Business Insider|
#artillery-battles#counter-battery-radars#defense-capabilities
military2 years ago

US howitzers earn praise from Ukrainian artillerymen near Russian-held town.

Ukrainian artillerymen stationed in the northeast are praising the U.S.-supplied M119 howitzer, which they have had for seven months, for its precision and compact size. The northeast has seen an increase in military exchanges south of the Russian-held town of Kreminna, and the level of activity has risen noticeably in recent days. Nearly 16 months after the Russian invasion, Ukraine has embarked on a counter-offensive focusing on the south and east and benefiting from supplies of U.S. and other Western weapons.

via Yahoo News|
#artillery-battles#m119-howitzer#military