According to sources in the neighboring country, Morocco is moving M110A2 heavy artillery pieces from its usual warehouses to areas near the border region of Bir Kunduz in the Sahara. Already in 2021, the same artillery was used on the new wall in the desert in the so-called “Operation Touizki”, and Bombing raids against the Polisario Front.
The M110 203 mm (8 in) Howitzer is an American-made self-propelled artillery system consisting of an M115 203 mm Howitzer mounted on a specially designed chassis. Before leaving U.S. service, it was the largest available in the U.S. Army inventory; It continues to be in service with the armed forces of other countries to which it was exported. Missions include general support, counter-battery fire and suppression of enemy air defense systems.
The M110's rate of fire is a maximum of three shots per minute and two in sustained fire. According to information on social networks, the maximum range is between 16,800 and 30,000 meters (rocket-based ammunition).