Shoot-and-Scoot Artillery: Russian Akatsiya Crews Keep the Pressure on Ukrainian Troops

The 2S3 Akatsiya, a tracked 152mm self-propelled howitzer, stands as a testament to Soviet engineering prowess. Developed in the late 1960s and officially accepted into Soviet service in 1971, the Akatsiya (literally acacia flower) has become a formidable weapon in the hands of the Russian military.