How Far Can Russia’s Artillery Actually Reach

The war in Ukraine has been heavily shaped by the constant presence of artillery, a tactic that echoes strategies from the First World War playbook. Artillery holds a deeply ingrained and almost mythical status in Russia, earning it the nickname “the god of war.“ This deep connection stretches back to Peter the Great, who famously melted down church bells to cast cannons for his war against Sweden, an act that proves the enduring significance of artillery in Russia’s military history. Subscribe Now :