Russia is deploying more Penicillin complexes to Ukraine as more Russian units are hunting down field guns and US HIMARS used by the Armed Forced of Ukraine (AFU). Based on reports, these new sound-thermal reconnaissance systems are included with forces in the offensive, according to Ria Novosti.
Russia Uses Penicillin Complexes in Ukraine
A source said that a plan to double these complexes in the NVO zone is to improve the troops firing back at AFU batteries. It is common for a counter-battery fire which is helped by more accuracy, as reported by Eurasian Times.
These complexes were in operation from the start of the special military operation of Russia that proved efficient and valuable when it came to squaring off against western provided howitzers used by Ukrainians. But how many are used in the combat zone is kept a secret by Russia's military. Last year on December 22, the media stated that the military would be using these cutting-edge systems in the Ukraine War.
One of the functions of the Penicillin stated by the media is to beef up the Russian army's offensive to destroy the MLRS field guns. Claims that this system can do what it needs to do against NATO artillery systems already in use by the Ukrainians. At the time, the local media noted that the system was being pressed in service, focusing on anti-battery operations. Many reports claimed that the system has already demonstrated its effectiveness against NATO artillery in Ukraine.
One of the advantages of using the sound-thermal reconnaissance systems is how impactful it was laying better return fire versus long-range artillery at farther distances-a combo-pounding by the army and the destruction of the airpower of Ukraine.
It might not be enough to state that Ukrainians avoid close contact. Ukraine's counter-battery radars of US origin which vulnerable to jamming and electronic warfare capabilities, per AP News.
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) did not confirm an alleged ammo shortage claimed by the west. It allegedly affects the battle of Bakhmut. More arms supplied by NATO allies and ammunition for MLRS means the Russians must smash all these weapons. This complex will come into a changing battle, states Army Technology.
Penicillin Acoustic Reconnaissance System
The system is designed for surveilling everything from cannons, missile batteries, anti-air, and even tactical missiles used by the AFU. It is one of the solutions to target the US MLRS.
Developed by the Research Institute via Vector, a part of Ruselectronics remarked who built it. Capable of functioning at temperatures of -40 to +50 degrees and installed on a KamAZ chassis with an optoelectronic module placed on a lifting mast structure. A sensor on extending boom with seismic and acoustic receivers for the groundworks unmanned at a range of about 40 kilometers, based on the specifications. A combo ground-based sensor, heat detection, and even sound sensors bundled into one system.
These sources help trace the MLRS or field gun firing and shaking the ground. Maps out where it is and sets coordinate to smash the AFU asset. A silent system that does not emit radiation or radio waves that will not be jammed or stopped by ECM equipment. These Penicillin complexes are not traditional, and the US HIMARS will be more vulnerable because the west has yet to acquire something similar.
