The War in the Ukraine
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Rare footage of the new Russian TOS-3 "Dragon" heavy self-propelled flamethrower in action in Ukraine. The video shows the TOS-3 "Dragon" in action as part of the Russian Forces Group Center in the Pokrovsk direction. The TOS-3 "Dragon" was first demonstrated in 2024. The TOS-3 is compared in effectiveness to tactical nuclear weapons. Its extended launch container allows for the use of upgraded TBS-3M thermobaric rockets at ranges of up to 15 km. Hiding from the explosion of a thermobaric bomb or projectile is virtually impossible. Fuel-air explosive munitions are ideal for destroying fortifications, such as dugouts, bunkers, and permanent fire positions.
as far as i know, the russians gave no sign that they are actually considering or received anything and putin's fatigues dress-up visit gives quite the opposite effect. the plan gives russia no gains except a bunch of sunk costs for a halfway freeze. confirmed seizure of the frozen $100b and vague empty concepts of a plan for lifting sanctions. if russia is the audience, it is more of a stick than a carrot.
Just to clarify, TOS-3 essentially mates the launcher of the TOS-2 with it's larger rockets and extended range, to the T-72 based tank chassis of the TOS-1A, instead of the wheeled trailer of the TOS-2.
The Russian Burevestnik unit demonstrated NRTK Kurier robotic systems used to clear a mine barrier installed on a road. The Ukrainian army used TM-62 anti-tank mines to create the minefield. It's worth noting that this is the first time a minefield containing such a large number of mines has been captured on video. The location of the filming was not disclosed.
Significant progress. Russia has captured Pokrovsk.
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