2s12 sani

The 2S12 Sani is a 120mm towed mortar system developed in the Soviet Union. It is designed to provide indirect fire support to infantry and motorized rifle units, capable of firing high-explosive, smoke, and illumination rounds.

Developed by the Burevestnik Central Scientific Research Institute in the late 1970s to replace aging World War II-era designs, the 2S12 Sani officially entered service with the Soviet Army in 1981. It was designed as a highly mobile regimental mortar system, transported on a specialized wheeled chassis towed by utility trucks to ensure rapid deployment and redeployment. The system saw its first major combat deployment during the Soviet-Afghan War and was subsequently utilized in the Chechen Wars and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Today, the 2S12 Sani remains a staple indirect fire asset within the Russian Ground Forces and numerous export nations due to its rugged reliability.