Russia has said that it has destroyed Ukrainian military positions using a TOS-1A “Solntsepyok”.
The footage reportedly shows the Russian TOS-1A “Solntsepyok” manoeuvring into position before it deploys its deadly ordnance and fires it into the sky.
The images then cut to footage showing a number of explosions on the battlefield.
The images were obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defence on Monday, 12th February, along with a statement claiming: “Crews of the Solntsepek heavy flamethrower systems daily carry out fire missions to destroy fortified long-term strong points, positions and dugouts with armoured vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and defeat manpower.
“Control and adjustment of the targets being hit are carried out by crews of unmanned aerial vehicles, which transmit the results of the destruction to the command post in real time.
“The heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A ‘Solntsepek’ is also designed for fire support of infantry and tanks, destruction of open and closed firing positions in various types of defensive and offensive combat, as well as for disabling enemy lightly armoured equipment and vehicles.
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“TOS-1A operates in combat formations of supported troops from open and closed positions.
The package contains 24 thermobaric shells. They are capable of covering an area of up to 40,000 square meters while destroying lightly armoured vehicles and fortifications.”
We have not been able to independently verify the claims or the footage.
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