Defense Forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok flamethrower system

Defense Forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok flamethrower system

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Soldiers from the Forpost brigade of the State Border Guard Service destroyed a Russian Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system, three MTLB armored vehicles, and an IFV-3 in the Vovchansk sector

The State Border Guard Service reported the operation and released a corresponding video, as reported by Ukrinform.

"In the Kharkiv region, over the past three days, the enemy has launched active assault operations using heavy equipment, various means of destruction, and a large number of attack aircraft," the statement reads.

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The Forpost border brigade responded decisively, destroying three MTLBs and delivering precise strikes on the Solntsepyok and IFV-3. FPV drone operators inflicted heavy losses, wounding and killing more than 10 Russian troops, some of whom were hit by anti-personnel mines. Additionally, a multi-purpose tractor was destroyed by an anti-tank mine.

As reported, the Defense Forces eliminated two Russian Borisoglebsk-2 EW stations in the Kherson region.

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