A Russian thermobaric multiple rocket launcher that is mounted on a tank chassis fired at Ukrainian targets with devastating effects, according to reports by the Russian army.
The TOS-1A “Solntsepyok” vehicle, which has a multiple rocket launcher mounted on a T-72 tank chassis, is being deployed somewhere in Ukraine and is reportedly firing thermobaric warheads at Ukrainian targets, such as as the pictures show.
The vehicle can be seen with a white “Z” painted on the side. The “Z” is one of the symbols, as well as the letters “V” and “O” that can be seen painted on Russian military vehicles involved in the invasion of Ukraine.
The TOS-1A “Solntsepyok” vehicle, which has a multiple rocket launcher mounted on a T-72 tank chassis, is being deployed somewhere in Ukraine and is reportedly firing thermobaric warheads at Ukrainian targets, such as as this image shows. Ministry of Defense of Russia / Zenger
The footage is then cropped to an aerial view, showing, it is said, the missiles that explode when they touch the ground. The video then shows missiles fired at night before the footage runs out.
The images were obtained on Friday from the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) along with a statement saying they show “the combat work of the crews of the TOS-1A‘ Solntsepek ’heavy systems in the western military district to destroy long-term fortifications. bastions and positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine “.
The Russian Ministry of Defense added that the drones helped the vehicle with the guidance.
The Ministry of Defense also said: “After completing the combat mission, the crews of the TOS-1A‘ Solntsepyok ’in the shortest possible time perform a change of combat positions and quickly reload the facilities.
“There are 24 thermobaric projectiles in the package. They are able to cover an area of up to 40,000 square meters. [430,000 square feet]while destroying lightly armored vehicles and fortifications.
“It is impossible to hide from the volley of Solntsepeka even in the trenches and shelters: after a 200 kilos [440 pounds] The projectile hits the target, the thermobaric mixture dissipates into the air and explodes under tremendous pressure, creating a temperature of 3,000 degrees. [5,400 degrees Fahrenheit]. Even steel armor melts into this hell. “
Zenger News contacted the Russian Ministry of Defense for further comments, as well as the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, but had not received any response at the time of writing.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 in what the Kremlin still calls a “special military operation.” Friday marks the 121st day of the invasion.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between February 24 and June 24, Russia had lost about 34,530 troops, 1,507 tanks, 3,637 armored combat vehicles, 759 artillery units, 241 multiple rocket launch, 99 air defense systems, 216 warplanes. , 183 helicopters, 622 drones, 137 cruise missiles, 14 warships, 2,553 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 60 special equipment units.
The TOS-1A “Solntsepyok” vehicle, which has a multiple rocket launcher mounted on a T-72 tank chassis, is being deployed somewhere in Ukraine and is reportedly firing thermobaric warheads at Ukrainian targets, such as as this image shows. Ministry of Defense of Russia / Zenger
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This story was provided to Newsweek by Zenger News.