A recently released video from Telegram channel “Voyenkory Russkaya Vesna” (RV) shows Russian heavy flamethrower systems known as the Solntsepek and multiple launch rocket systems like the Grad engaging positions of the Ukrainian armed forces near the Antonovsky bridge, close to Kherson. The footage is described as capturing the moment when these weapons targeted and attacked Ukrainian forces in the bridgehead area, highlighting ongoing activity around the river crossing late in the conflict region.
According to the report, the Solntsepeki and Grady began to strike at militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the Antonovsky bridge. The source notes that the enemy concentration had previously been subjected to an attack by MLRS, and in conversations with military reporters, the source added that active combat operations persisted in the bridgehead zone. The narrative emphasizes the persistence of clashes around a strategically significant crossing point and the use of long-range systems to shape battlefield dynamics in this sector.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a decision to carry out a military operation in Ukraine, citing the aim of protecting the populations of the LPR and DPR and addressing requests for assistance from their leaders. This decision marked a turning point in the regional crisis, triggering a chain of events that led to broader international reactions and a complex sequence of political and military responses across multiple fronts.
The subsequent developments included sanctions imposed by the United States and allied nations, reflecting the wider geopolitical confrontation that emerged in response to Russia’s action. The situation surrounding the operation involved various strategic moves, including the deployment of heavy weapons and the engagement of frontline forces, all of which contributed to shifts in military posture and international diplomacy as the conflict evolved over time.