Russian anger grows over missile strike

Nationalists and some lawmakers are demanding punishment for commanders accused of ignoring dangers to troops


Kyiv
UKRAINE
RUSSIA


Jan 1, Makiivka: Moscow admits 63 Russian troops killed when HIMARS rockets destroy temporary barracks. Kyiv claims strikes killed hundreds

Russian critics say soldiers were housed near ammunition dump, despite commanders knowing barracks was within range of Ukrainian rockets

DONETSK REGION
Donetsk
Mariupol
Sea of Azov
LUHANSK REGION
Luhansk
RUSSIA
50km 30 miles

Russian-controlled territory (Jan 3)
Russian control before Feb 24


HIMARS (HIGH MOBILITY ARTILLERY ROCKET SYSTEM)

Truck-based rocket launcher which can fire six guided missiles in quick succession

Vehicle cruising range: 480km 

Maximum road speed: 94km/h

Weight: 16 tonnes

High-precision
227mm rocket

Firing range: 80km.
Can also fire one tactical missile with 300km range, but U.S. has not supplied this

Fully enclosed armoured cab for crew of three


Sources: Reuters, Institute for the Study of War, Lockheed Martin
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