On the Pokrovsk axis, russian forces continue their attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses, resorting to any available weapon systems, even those long considered obsolete. Despite these efforts, Ukrainian defenders remain alert and effective, eliminating threats before they can cause serious damage.
Fresh video evidence published by the Phoenix unit demonstrates another successful strike against enemy weaponry. The footage captures the precise destruction of the Grad-P rocket launcher, a system that had been targeting Ukrainian positions.
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The Grad-P system is a relic of the Cold War era. Developed in 1965 by the Soviet Union for North Vietnam, it was designed as a lightweight, man-portable rocket system intended for guerrilla warfare. Decades later, russian occupation forces have resorted to employing this outdated platform on the battlefield.
While far less sophisticated than modern multiple launch rocket systems, the Grad-P MRLS still poses a threat due to its mobility and ability to fire 122 mm unguided rockets. In the hands of russian troops, it was being used to shell Ukrainian defensive lines near Pokrovsk, an area that has seen heavy fighting.
The pilots of the Phoenix unit tracked and neutralized the system before it could inflict greater losses. This precision strike is another example of how Ukraine's forces combine intelligence, surveillance, and strike capabilities to counter russian attempts to exploit older, improvised weaponry.
The elimination of the Grad-P system not only reduces immediate threats to Ukrainian troops but also underscores the growing desperation of the occupiers. The reliance on antiquated systems speaks to the depletion of russia's more modern stocks, forcing them to dust off weapons that were originally intended for conflicts six decades ago.
As Defense Express previously reported, the fighters of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine continue to demonstrate precision and creativity on the battlefield, combining multiple strike methods to dismantle russian forces and their equipment. Fresh video footage released by the special operations units highlights their relentless campaign against enemy positions.
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