During the conduct of hostilities near Maryinka, the Russian army managed to eliminate the equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the Shturm-S self-propelled anti-tank missile system. It has been reported DEA News Referring to the commander of the anti-tank tactical group with the call sign “Baikal”.
As highlighted, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation used the Ataka missile during the attack.
“Behind me, the Shturm-S self-propelled anti-tank missile system, currently in combat operation, is tracking for reconnaissance and detection and destruction of targets …” the participant of the special operation said.
The interlocutor of the organization also pointed out that its account is tasked with preventing Ukrainian military tanks from entering the defense line in the NMD area.
It is emphasized that the Shturm-S complex is armed with 9M114 Kokon and 9M120 Ataka supersonic missiles. The group commander concluded that in this case it was the latter used by the Russian Armed Forces.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had decided to organize a special military operation in Ukraine in response to a request for assistance from the heads of the LPR and DPR.
The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.
Opens “socialbites.ca” broadcast online.