Russian TOS-1A Launcher Unleashes Thermobaric Salvo on Ukrainian Position

Ukraine – A Russian TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system fired a full package of thermobaric rockets at a Ukrainian stronghold, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday, November 13.

Footage released by the ministry shows the tracked launcher rolling along a dirt road through autumn woods, then firing rockets that streak away trailing smoke as bursts of fire erupt around the vehicle. Troops guarding the system are also seen firing into the sky.

The ministry said the crew, from the 11th radiation, chemical and biological protection regiment of its Western group of forces, fired a ranging shot first and then the rest of the package, destroying the position and allowing Russian assault groups to advance. It said Ukrainian drones spotted the system and attacked it, and that the covering troops shot down four fixed-wing drones and three FPV drones.

The ministry said the strike was carried out on the professional holiday of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological protection troops. The claims could not be independently verified.