"Putin's Gift": In the Czech Republic, volunteers purchased RM-70 for Ukraine together with shells

Citizens of the country have raised more than $ 1. 3 million for a 122 mm reactive volley fire for the needs of Ukrainian defenders. The RM-70 and 365 shells will be transferred within several weeks. This was reported on March 23 by Ceske Noviny. The author of the Putin Gift Initiative, Martin Odrachek, said that in total the goal is to raise more than $ 2. 3 million. Already received more than half of this amount. According to him, the corresponding car costs almost $ 784 thousand.

Also, 365 ammunition is planned to be sent to Ukraine. "One projectile will cost 88,000 crowns, the package contains 40 units," he said. The 122 mm caliber missile installation was called "Przemysl". The technique has already undergone major repairs. The Stracek Streichek Director for Strechek's Development added that it was a completely comprehensive repair. The relevant work was carried out with the engine control system and missile installations.

Everything was done to ensure that the equipment meets the maximum indicators and possible requirements for combat use against Russian invaders. The initiative has chosen a rocket system from Stv Group, based on the requirements of the Ukrainian Army. The condition was that the equipment was quickly available and manufactured at the Czech Republic. The installation in the Czechoslovakia army was arrived in 1971, but it still remains a very effective weapon.

It has a grenade launcher for 40 reactive shells of a 122 mm caliber. Unlike the Russian version, it carries an additional store for 40 jet shells for rapid reloading on the Tatra 813 armor, which reduces the time to prepare for the next fire to a few minutes. Shooting is possible with separate shells or full volley. Focus on March 8 reported that the Czech Republic intends to transfer to Ukraine 15 mobile air defense systems "Victor" by the end of the month.