Vilkha M: Ukraine's homegrown multiple launch rocket system

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Nato allies have sent numerous weapon systems to Kyiv to help Ukrainian forces defend their country.

But one system is homegrown - the multiple launch rocket system Vilkha M.

Capable of firing 12 missiles in 45 seconds, the Vilkha M can hit targets 130km away.

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The 300mm missiles also have a GPS-free guidance system, safeguarding them from losing signal as a result of satellite-navigation jamming.

Each multiple launch rocket system is powered by a solid motor, can be fitted with different types of warheads and is crewed by a team of four.

The rocket can also be fitted with different types of warheads, with a rate of fire of 12 missiles per 45 seconds and a reload time of 20 minutes.

Anton Bashevsky, Kyiv Design Bureau 'Luch', said the weapon system has had a "very good performance" during the war with Russia.