The 152 mm Krasnopol-M2 integrates a high-explosive fragmentation warhead weighing approximately 8 kg. Russian reports indicate an effective range of up to 20 km when fired from standard 152 mm howitzers, with extended performance, reportedly reaching approximately 25 km, when launched from modern or longer-barrel systems. The munition is certified for use across a range of Russian artillery platforms, including the 2S19 Msta-S, the 2S5 Giatsint-S, the 2A65 Msta-B, and more recently the wheeled 2S43 Malva. The projectile’s aerodynamic refinements and guidance improvements distinguish it from earlier Krasnopol variants, offering enhanced engagement reliability against stationary and slowly moving point targets.
Sounds like a good time to increase artillery and counter-artillery battery aid to Ukraine!
