Russia’s new REMOTE-CONTROLLED self-propelled artillery unit is shown in action for the first time (VIDEO)

The 2S38 self-propelled gun can shower all types of enemies with explosive shells while having no crew inside its turret. The weapon is currently being tested for combat in freezing cold weather.

The cutting-edge artillery unit, also known as ‘Derivatsiya,’ features a fully automated turret which is operated remotely by the machine’s three-man crew. While the 57mm gun is essentially an anti-aircraft piece, it’s also able to strike land targets with high precision.

The versatile weapon is said to be capable of destroying almost any type of enemy targets: from piercing light-armored hardware with explosive shells on the ground and against attacking ships, to shooting down drones and incoming cruise missiles.

The footage of the 2S38 in action was shown by the Zvezda TV channel, which is affiliated with the Defense Ministry, on Tuesday.

The weapon is undergoing trials in Nizhny Novgorod, some 400km from Moscow. The artillery piece was brought there specifically to simulate combat in a cold environment.

The vehicle was first displayed at an arms expo outside Moscow last year.

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