Defense forces destroyed a rare Russian "Solntsepok"
Soldiers of the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade destroyed a Russian TOS-1A “Solntsepok” heavy flamethrower system. The Ukrainian Ground Forces described this piece of equipment as a rare target and released a video showing its destruction. According to the military, after the strike, the Russian system was reduced to nothing more than a pile of charred metal.
Soldiers of the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade destroyed a Russian TOS-1A “Solntsepok” heavy flamethrower system on the front lines. The Ukrainian Ground Forces reported this and released a video of the combat operation. “Soldiers of the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade struck a rare target—the TOS-1A ‘Solntsepok,’” the statement reads.
The video shows the Ukrainian military in action and the destruction of the Russian equipment. The system caught fire after the attack. The Ground Forces noted that the TOS-1A is a heavy flamethrower system that uses thermobaric munitions. Such munitions have a powerful destructive effect and can strike both personnel and fortifications.
Why the “Solntsepok” Is Dangerous
The TOS-1A “Solntsepok” is a Russian heavy flamethrower system mounted on a tracked platform. It is designed to engage targets on the front lines using rocket-propelled munitions. Its distinctive feature is the use of thermobaric warheads. Upon detonation, such ammunition creates a powerful shock wave and a sudden change in pressure. This is why this weapon poses a serious threat to military personnel in open terrain or in shelters.
Russia is using such systems in the war against Ukraine. Given the power of these weapons, the destruction of each system is crucial for the Ukrainian military. In this instance, soldiers from the 33rd Mechanized Brigade succeeded in striking the target. “Now it’s just a pile of scorched metal,” the Army emphasized. The military also released a video showing the unit’s operation.
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