Ukrainian Brigade Says It Destroyed Russian TOS-1A Rocket Launcher System
Ukraine's 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade reported destroying a Russian TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" heavy flamethrower system, according to Ukrinform.
Ukraine's 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade said its soldiers destroyed a Russian TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" heavy flamethrower system, the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform reported.
According to Ukrinform, the report of the destroyed system was attributed to the brigade, which is part of Ukraine's Defense Forces. The TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" is a Russian-made thermobaric multiple rocket launcher system mounted on a tank chassis, used to strike area targets with high-temperature blasts.
Ukrinform did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the location, date, or circumstances of the reported strike, nor independent verification of the claim.
Reuters and other international outlets have previously reported that both Ukrainian and Russian forces have used various strike methods, including drones and artillery, to target enemy heavy weaponry throughout the ongoing conflict. This report could not be independently verified beyond the source cited.
Sources
- Ukrainian Defense Forces destroy Russian 'Solntsepyok' — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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