The Thai army accused the opponent in Cambodia of using Russian missile systems BM-21 as tension among neighboring countries escaped on Thursday.
The Thai army said that Cambodian forces used heavy artillery and Russian missile launchers BM-21, which caused what Thai officials in return described as “suitable supportive fire”.
Several pictures also show the Cambodian soldiers standing on a truck bearing a Russian missile launcher BM-21 and traveling down the street in the province of Dezdar Meanchey 25 July 2025.
Thailand and Cambodia fought with the bloodiest military clashes for more than ten years 24th July.
What are these BM-21 missiles?
The Russian Grad BM-21 (б-21) is considered a self-governing 122mm-Spun-Rocket-System (MLRS). Simply put, it is a Soviet truck mounted on 122 mm more rocket launchers.
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BM means Boyevaya Mashina, which means a combat vehicle. Nickname means hail. In NATO countries, the system (either the whole system or the starting vehicle only) was originally known as the M1964.
According to the Army Uncondition website, the BM-2122 mm system of more missile missiles (MRL) in 1963 entered operation with the Soviet army to replace the aging system of 140 mm BM-14.
“The main role of the GM-21 GRAD is to support the division suppressing fire to face anti-tank rocket, artillery and mortar positions, destroy strong points and remove enemy nodes of resistance on the immediate battlefield,” she added.
Several other countries copied grad or developed similar systems.
How does GRAD BM-21 work
The GRAD BM-21 is equipped with a modem of 40 starter pipes 122 mm caliber arranged in a rectangular shape that can be averted from an unprotected cabin.
The missile launcher weapons are mounted in the rear of the truck.
The opening mechanism is powered by a small generator system inside a truck. At the end of the 64 meters of the cable, the rockets can be fired directly from the cab or from the trigger.
The BM-21 missiles can be fired either individually or in Salvo lasting six seconds, explaining the army’s recognition. The V8 petrol engine provides a maximum road speed of 75 km/h.
After firing, the vehicle must be loaded again, which can take about 10 minutes with an experienced crew and a suitable load.
How common is GRAD BM-21?
The GRAD BM-21 is the most widely used multiple missile launcher that has ever been developed. It was used in very large quantities by Soviet and some forces of Warsaw.
Many systems have been exported to Soviet allies in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America.
In addition, many nations have developed their own improved variants. Most of them remain compatible with original Grad missiles, but also use newer and longer variants.
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