The Mini-Grad (Ukrainian: Міні-Град) is a Ukrainian [1] improvised mobile multiple rocket launcher constructed from BM-21 Grad launch tubes mounted on a pickup truck. [2][3] They have a number of extra features to improve survivability and accuracy at short ranges.[4][5]

Ukraine is known to have use them in the against Russian forces on 08.11.2023 in the Zaporizhzhia region amongst other places. [6]

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  1. ^ htps://christianbaghai.medium.com/ukraines-mini-grad-a-game-changer-in-modern-warfare-288bc1751109
  2. ^ "Ukraine uses custom-built 'mini-Grads'". Yahoo News. August 22, 2023.
  3. ^ ""Mini-Grad on Wheels". Ukrainian Artillerymen Show Custom-made MLRS | Defense Express". en.defence-ua.com.
  4. ^ Smilianets, Vladyslav (2023-08-22). "Alongside modern Western arms, Ukraine uses custom-built 'mini-Grads'". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  5. ^ ""Mini-Grad on Wheels". Ukrainian Artillerymen Show Custom-made MLRS | Defense Express". en.defence-ua.com. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  6. ^ "Mini-Grad systems used intensively against Russian positions in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia". www.aa.com.tr.

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