Ukrainian forces deploy US-made M109 howitzer to repel Russian attacks on Donetsk front

DONETSK, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: The footage shows firing of a US-manufactured "M109" self-propelled howitzer stationed on the Donetsk front where intense fighting continues as part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which has persisted for approximately a year. The Ukrainian military seeks to repel heavy attacks from Russian forces through the active use of artillery systems such as combat aircraft, helicopters, tanks, and other heavy weapons. Various artillery systems delivered to Ukraine by allied countries are being used in the cities of Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and Marinka, where active fighting is taking place. (Footage by Mustafa Çiftçi /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)