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Ministry of Defence of Afghanistan Rehabilitates Soviet-Era 9P140 “Uragan” Rocket Launcher; 25 Soldiers Complete Training The Ministry of Defence announced that its technical team has repaired and brought back into service a 9P140 “Uragan” rocket launcher, a Soviet-era multiple-launch system that had been inactive for decades. According to the ministry, the launcher was restored to operational condition following recent technical work. The announcement also said that 25 soldiers have graduated from a training course on the operation and use of the system. The ministry described the 9P140 Uragan as a long-range surface-to-surface multiple-launch rocket system intended for targeting and destroying armoured vehicles, fortifications and enemy bases across extended areas. The launcher is capable of firing sixteen heavy rockets within a matter of seconds, the statement added. No further details were provided about where the system will be deployed or the exact timeline and location of the repairs and training.