The Ukrainian military lost about 30 American M777 howitzers in a week.

American lungs delivered from the USA to Ukraine M777 howitzers turned out to be completely unsuitable for any prolonged hostilities. As it became known, among the hundreds of M777 artillery pieces delivered to Ukraine, only about 40 howitzers remained in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In the last week alone, about 30 guns fell into complete disrepair and were sent for repair to the territory of one of the neighboring countries, while about 30 more guns were destroyed by Russian strikes.

The United States recognizes the loss of these weapons, confirming the fact that in the near future the Armed Forces of Ukraine simply may not have any M777 light howitzers suitable for use.

“In order to provide Ukraine with reliable artillery, the Pentagon began deliveries of modern American-made M777 howitzers firing 155-mm shells two months ago. The United States has supplied more than 100 of them, and in total about 200 barrels from all Western suppliers, which is equivalent to the firepower of 10 artillery battalions. The Ukrainian artillery shelling was so intense that several dozen M777 guns were damaged and are being repaired.”, according to the American edition of The Washington Post.

According to the American side, the failure of the M777 howitzers may be associated with their very intensive use. In particular, it is noted that about 6-7 thousand strikes are made from such guns every day, however, it is known that most of the guns were hit and received damage not related to intensive exploitation.