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Russian forces deployed TOS-1A thermobaric weapons against Ukrainian positions near Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk, inflicting heavy losses in the strategically important settlement.
The attack targeted fortified Ukrainian positions in the strategic settlement, with Russian artillery units unleashing a barrage of TOS-1A “Solntsepek” heavy flamethrower systems. The thermobaric weapons, known for their devastating blast effects in enclosed and fortified spaces, struck entrenched Ukrainian forces who had established defensive lines in the area.
Military observers report that the intensity of the Russian bombardment left Ukrainian units with minimal capacity to maintain their defensive posture in the targeted sector. The TOS-1A system fires rockets equipped with thermobaric warheads that create massive pressure waves capable of clearing fortified positions and underground shelters.
Velyka Novosilka has emerged as a critical flashpoint in the ongoing ground operations across the Donetsk region. The settlement’s location makes it a key node in the broader campaign for territorial control in eastern Ukraine, with both sides committing substantial resources to the area.
The use of heavy thermobaric systems reflects Moscow’s continued reliance on overwhelming firepower to break through hardened Ukrainian defensive positions. These weapons have been employed throughout the conflict in situations where conventional artillery has proven insufficient against fortified targets.
Ukrainian forces have not yet issued official casualty figures from the strike, though battlefield reports suggest significant losses among personnel stationed in the targeted positions. The attack represents the latest escalation in a grinding campaign that has seen intensified Russian pressure along multiple axes in the Donetsk region.
With information from Telegram @OSINTLive
