Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Ukrainian Defense Forces Destroy Russian 'Solntsepyok'


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, Ukraine's Ground Forces reported this on Facebook and published video footage of the combat operation.

"Soldiers of the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade struck a rare target - a TOS-1A 'Solntsepyok,'" the statement said.

The heavy flamethrower system uses thermobaric warheads, which have a significant destructive effect.

"Now it is just a pile of burnt metal," Ukraine's Ground Forces emphasized.

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As Ukrinform reported, Ukrainian Defense Forces recently struck a storage and launch site for Russian attack drones near temporarily occupied Donetsk, as well as electronic warfare stations in Russia's Bryansk region.

Ukrainian forces previously destroyed a Russian 'Solntsepyok' for the first time on Russian territory.

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