Russia intensifies use of thermobaric rocket launchers at Lyman -reports

Source: Armiya Inform

Russian troops are intensifying  their use of the TOC-1A “Solntsepyok” heavy thermobaric rocket launchers at the Lyman front, according to Dmitro Kozhubenko, National Guard’s “Rubizh” Brigade officer.

The weapon has a ‘scorched earth’ effect, obliterating Ukrainian defensive positions.  “The enemy is mercilessly incinerating all our positions with the ‘Solntsepyok’ thermobaric rocket launch systems. This is a formidable and terrifying weapon, as a single salvo can devastate a vast area, making it impossible to maintain defense in those locations afterward. The enemy adheres to a scorched-earth tactic,” said Kozhubenko.

He questioned this ruthless tactics, as in the long run it makes the areas indefensible for the Russian forces once it has to go on defensive themselves.

The officer revealed that the Lyman area sees Russian assault operations going on practically non-stop. To make things worse, Ukrainian defenders see the enemy bringing in new equipment, but FPV drones proved to be a good tool to frustrate the assaults.