Anti-aircraft gunners of the marine infantry unit of the Baltic Fleet carried out live firing exercises from the Soviet ZSU-24 "Shilka" self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. The maneuvers took place at a training ground in the Kaliningrad region, the Baltic Fleet press service reported.
The military personnel moved from the permanent deployment point to the firing range. Combat crews deployed equipment and prepared it for use. The ZSU-24 "Shilka" fired at illuminating projectiles that simulated aerial targets.
Special targets allowed the anti-aircraft gunners of the marine infantry of the fleet to practice a wide range of training exercises to detect, recognize, track and destroy air attack weapons of a mock enemy.
The anti-aircraft division of the marine infantry unit of the Baltic Fleet was involved in the maneuvers.
About ZSU-24 "Shilka"
The anti-aircraft gun was developed in the 1960s for the Soviet Army. The basic chassis is the GM-575 tracked vehicle, designed at OKB-40. The "Shilka" is equipped with an AZP-23 "Amur" gun.
The system is designed to protect columns on the march, stationary objects and trains from air attack. The "Shilka" is capable of destroying targets at a range of up to 2500 m and at an altitude of up to 1500 m.
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