Vladimir Putin’s multiple rocket launcher system has been deployed to’suck air from its victims’ in Ukraine, as his war on occupation escalates.
TOS-1 Buratino is a fuel-air rocket that ‘thermobarics’ fires. They explode and consume oxygen, killing all in their vicinity.
Although victims may not appear to be suffering from any external injuries, they will likely have sustained extensive internal trauma.
This weapon was based on the Soviet-era T-72 main combat tank. The main turret has been removed, and replaced with a rocket launcher system that holds 30 rockets measuring 8.5 inches.
It is thought that the TOS-1 Buratino multi-rocket launcher was used in Ukraine. This photo was taken in Moscow’s Victory Day military parade in June 2020.
This weapon system is capable of firing 30-8.5inch rockets in under 15 seconds. A thermobaric rocket can fire 30-8.5inch missiles in 15 seconds. Each warhead creates a 1000-foot blast zone.
A buratino multi-rocket launcher system, the TOS-1A Buratino can shoot 30 thermobaric projectiles within 15 seconds. This destroys a blast area of 1000ft in size
It was created in the middle of the 1980s. The unguided rockets can travel two miles.
Witnesses say they saw the weapon system entering Ukraine from Belarus. It could have been heading toward Kyiv.
This indiscriminate weapon can be used against both people and light-armoured vehicles, causing destruction in an area of 1,000 feet.
Russians refer to the TOS-1 Buratino’s flamethrower as a “flamethrower”, but military experts claim it shoots a “wall of napalm” towards its victims.
CNN reports that one of these terrifying weapons systems was discovered on the back of a truck near Belgorod in the north Ukrainian border.
Charlie Gao, national security and defence commentator said to The Sun: “The Buratino & Solntsepek can be very useful weapons for any military going into urban combat. They are not concerned about collateral damage.
However, Putin’s invasion has been getting bogged down by stronger-than-expected resistance from Ukrainian defence forces.
European allies to Kyiv send advanced weapons systems for support in defense against Russia.
Germany and the Netherlands have both promised that they will send weapons capable to destroy heavy armour, as well as military aircraft and helicopters.
The Dutch are rapidly shipping 200 Stinger air defence rockets and 50 ‘Panzerfaust 3’ anti-tank weapons with 400 rockets.
It said that the Netherlands and Germany are also considering sending an air defense system from Patriot to a NATO combat group in Slovakia.
After a fierce battle, the Russian multi-rocket launcher was damaged outside Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city. This system doesn’t fire the thermobaric missile.
Un enlisted soldier from Ukraine inspects the Russian piece of hardware that was not operational
The body of a Russian soldier was seen a few yards from the destroyed rocket system
In addition to missiles that were promised by the Netherlands earlier in the month, they also offered rifles and ammunition as well as mine-detecting robots.
The Netherlands announced earlier Saturday that it would be moving its Dutch Embassy staff from Lviv, Ukraine, to Jaroslaw across the Polish border, because of deteriorating security.
Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Berlin will supply Ukraine with 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger surface-to-air missiles from Bundeswehr stocks.
He declared that “Russian invasion of Ukraine is a turning moment.” Our duty is to help Ukraine defend itself against Putin’s invasion army.
Berlin approved 400 RPGs coming from the Netherlands, and Estonia requested that the GDR howitzers be transferred to Ukraine. Finland purchased the howitzers from Estonia in the late 90s, shortly after fall of Berlin wall.
Germany has had a policy for many years of not exporting arms to war zones. This is partly due to its 20th-century bloody past and the resulting peace. All countries that wish to export German weapons must first apply to Berlin for approval.
Scholz had repeatedly mentioned this policy when refusing lethal weapons delivery to Ukraine in the recent weeks.
The announcement of Saturday was well received in Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukrainian President said via Twitter that he would continue to support the Chancellor @OlafScholz. In action, the anti-war coalition!