The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that the provision of 18 Bohdana artillery platforms is expected to be completed “in the coming months”, with the systems having been procured via a financing package provided by Denmark.
The Bohdana 2S22 is a 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH) developed by Ukrainian industry for use by the country’s armed forces. The system comprises a 155mm main gun, reportedly with a range of 40-50km, mounted on a 8×8 armoured truck.
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By GlobalDataSmall numbers are understood to have been delivered and operational. The latest batch has been funded by Denmark, the first Nato country to directly finance Ukrainian arms and ammunition production, according to Ukraine’s MoD.
In an 11 July social media post, the Ukrainian MoD lauded the financial assistance provided by Denmark, citing its “staunch support” as the Ukraine-War war continues through its third year.
Denmark has been a consistent provider of equipment and financing to Ukraine in quantities that bely its size relative to other Nato member states.
According to analysis, topline equipment provision includes seven Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and 19 Caesar 155mm SPH, as well as being part of a trilateral agreement with Germany and the Netherlands to provide 109 Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine.
Logistics challenges from artillery platform provision
The strategic importance of artillery on the modern battlefield is demonstrated on a daily basis in Ukraine, with the ability to conduct medium-range indirect fires of use in both offensive and defensive operations.
Recent commitments to Ukraine include a further 10 AS90 155mm SPHs from the UK, as well as ongoing development and delivery of the RCH 155 SPH.
However; logistical and training challenges will persist through Ukraine’s military, which has brought into its order of battle no less then 10 different Western- or allied-provided artillery types.
The development of a greater industrial capability, along with associated overseas financing where necessary, will bring about a greater commonality in Ukraine’s military, as well as improving sustainment practices.
