Katyusha rocket launcher

The Katyusha is a type of rocket artillery first built and fielded by the Soviet Union in World War II. Multiple rocket launchers such as these deliver explosives to a target area more intensively than conventional artillery, but with lower accuracy and requiring a longer time to reload. They are fragile compared to artillery guns, but are cheap, easy to produce, and usable on almost any chassis. The Katyushas of World War II, the first self-propelled artillery mass-produced by the Soviet Union, were usually mounted on ordinary trucks. This mobility gave the Katyusha, and other self-propelled artillery, another advantage: being able to deliver a large blow all at once, and then move before being located and attacked with counter-battery fire.
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Rocket Attack on U.S. Base Near Baghdad Airport Thwarted by Air Defenses

Rocket Attack on U.S. Base Near Baghdad Airport Thwarted by Air Defenses

U. S. forces in Iraq targeted by rockets near Baghdad airport. Air defenses intercept attack, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region amidst U.S.-Iran tensions.

Society, Politics • September 30 2024, 10:24 PM  •  494 views
Israeli Airstrike Claims Two Lives in Southern Lebanon, Sparking Retaliation

Israeli Airstrike Claims Two Lives in Southern Lebanon, Sparking Retaliation

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed two civilians, including a UN-contracted worker. Hezbollah responded with rocket fire, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict that has claimed numerous civilian lives since October 2023.

Society, Politics • September 2 2024, 02:12 PM  •  835 views
Hezbollah's Limited Strike on Israel: A Calculated De-escalation?

Hezbollah's Limited Strike on Israel: A Calculated De-escalation?

Hezbollah launches restrained attack on Israel, potentially averting wider conflict. Both sides claim success, but regional tensions persist with Iran's response to separate incident still pending.

Society, Politics • August 26 2024, 04:13 PM  •  1184 views
Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Heavy Strikes, Raising Regional Tensions

Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Heavy Strikes, Raising Regional Tensions

Israel conducted preemptive strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, prompting retaliatory rocket and drone attacks. Both sides signal desire to avoid full-scale war as diplomats work to prevent wider conflict.

Society, Politics • August 25 2024, 10:01 AM  •  833 views
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U.S. Personnel Injured in Iraq Base Attack Amid Middle East Tensions

U.S. Personnel Injured in Iraq Base Attack Amid Middle East Tensions

At least five U. S. personnel were wounded in a rocket attack on an Iraqi airbase. The incident occurs amidst rising regional tensions following recent assassinations of militant leaders.

Politics • August 6 2024, 03:56 AM  •  27003 views