Russian Ministry of Defense Releases Footage of TOS-1A Solntsepek in Action
A video published by the Russian Ministry of Defense shows the crew of the TOS-1A Solntsepek heavy flamethrower system in action, purportedly destroying a fortified Ukrainian position in the Krasnolymansky sector. The release comes through the ministry’s press service, which notes the operation occurred within the combat zone and aligns with ongoing reporting from Russian defense authorities about recent battlefield activity. (attribution: Russian Defense Ministry)
The clip highlights the moment the fortress held by Ukrainian forces was demolished with the assistance of the Solntsepek, a system assigned to the Central Military District. The ministry explains that reconnaissance drones identified the militants’ fortifications and firing points, after which the heavy flamethrower vehicle delivered follow-up strikes to neutralize those targets. (attribution: Russian Defense Ministry)
Official sources did not provide figures regarding casualties or the exact number of Ukrainian servicemembers reported as liquidated in the specified sector. The absence of casualty counts is noted amid a broader context of military briefings that emphasize equipment and facility destruction in designated operations. (attribution: Russian Defense Ministry)
Previously, the ministry also announced the destruction of Ukrainian positions near Urozhayne, adding to a sequence of claimed successes in various parts of the frontline. In another broadcast, officials depicted the destruction of a Ukrainian S-300 air defense battery in the Nikolaev region, framing these actions as part of a sustained defensive and offensive campaign. (attribution: Russian Defense Ministry)
In a separate development, a discussion in the State Duma proposed organizing an exhibition that would display captured or destroyed NATO equipment, reflecting ongoing political and military narratives surrounding equipment losses and battlefield performance. (attribution: Russian Defense Ministry)