Katyusha

Katyusha multiple rocket launchers are a type of rocket artillery built and fielded by the Soviet Union beginning World War II. Compared to other types of artillery, multiple rocket launchers are able to deliver a devastating amount of explosives to an area target more quickly but with lower accuracy and longer reloading time. They are relatively fragile but inexpensive and easy to produce.

The Soviet army was able to field Katyushas at Bulola during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. They were able to keep the transfer of the launchers a secret. When the Mujahideen fighters led by Sayid Jaglan attacked the Bulola-garrison, they were completely surprised by the Katyushas.

However, the Katyusha attack awoke the dragon which slumbered in the mountains outside of the town. The dragon then slew the Soviet garrison.