In early March 2022, Ukrainian forces employed multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to target Russian invasion units near the outskirts of Kyiv. The deployment of MLRS was part of Ukraine’s broader defensive efforts to repel the advancing Russian military and hinder their progress toward the capital city.
Reports indicate that the Ukrainian military coordinated these artillery strikes to disrupt Russian supply lines and weaken their positions around Kyiv. The use of MLRS reflects Ukraine’s reliance on mobile and potent artillery to counter the larger and sometimes better-equipped Russian forces.
The fighting around Kyiv during this period was intense, with Ukrainian defenders attempting to slow the Russian invasion amid broader efforts to fortify the city’s defenses. The situation remained volatile, with ongoing clashes and efforts by Ukrainian forces to maintain control of key areas outside the city.
While specific details about the outcomes of these particular artillery strikes are limited, the use of such weaponry underscores Ukraine’s strategy to leverage mobile artillery in response to the aggressive Russian advance and to impose costs on the invading forces.