Swedish Archer self-propelled guns deployed to Ukraine’s frontline

Fighters of the 45th separate artillery brigade of Ukraine's armed forces received Archer self-propelled guns. Sweden promised to transfer these self-propelled artillery installations to Ukraine during the summer.

The commander of the Ground Forces of Ukraine's armed forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported that.

Syrskyi released a video featuring a new howitzer. In the video, the gunners proudly display the flags of both Ukraine and their brigade, with the Archer self-propelled guns in camouflage following behind.

The general congratulated the soldiers on the Day of Missile Troops and Artillery, stressing that "Ukrainian rocket and artillerymen are the basis of the firepower of our army."

"Missile troops and artillery are called the "Gods of War" because they remain the main means of destroying the enemy by fire. Artillerymen, with their skillful actions, bravery, and determination destroy the enemy every day, supporting the actions of the infantrymen," Syrskyi said.

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Swedish Archer artillery systems are considered to be among the best in the world, and they are also called sniper rifles in the world of artillery systems. This is a self-propelled 155-mm artillery installation with an 8-meter gun barrel manufactured by the Swedish company Bofors. Its firing range is 30-60 km. It can fire 20 shots in 2.5 minutes and move at a speed of 65 km/h. Its range — 650 km.

Sweden had planned to send eight Archer self-propelled guns to Kyiv, with the shipment being approved back in March.