This footage purportedly shows a Russian ‘Grad’ multiple launch rocket system firing rockets at Ukrainian military positions.
The footage shows the multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) being loaded with ordnance and manoeuvring into position before it fires its rockets into the sky.
The images then cut to a number of explosions purporting to show the Ukrainian positions being hit.
The images were obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defence on Friday, 6th February, along with a statement claiming. “During aerial reconnaissance, objective control means in the Seversky direction identified areas of terrain with a large concentration of Armed Forces personnel who were rotating in positions in the area of a settlement abandoned by civilians.
“The crew of the MLRS ‘Grad’, having previously loaded the rocket launcher, received a combat mission and moved to the firing area. From where they inflicted fire damage on the enemy.
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“After completing the combat mission, the artillerymen promptly turned up and left for a safe area to reload.”
We have not been able to independently verify the claims or the footage.
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The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between 24th February 2022 and 6th February 2024. Russia had lost approximately 390,580 personnel, 6,365 tanks, 11,857 armoured combat vehicles, 9,367 artillery units, 979 multiple launch rocket systems, 665 air defence systems, 332 warplanes. 324 helicopters, 7,173 drones, 1,848 cruise missiles, 24 warships, 1 submarine, 12,453 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 1,496 units of special equipment.
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