Fighters of Ukraine's Phoenix border guard unit have successfully destroyed russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system during operations in Donetsk region. The strike was documented and shared by the unit on August 4, offering a glimpse into the effective and precise work of Ukrainian drone pilots in frontline combat.
The video footage, released via the unit's official channel, captures the moment of the strike and the subsequent destruction of russian system. The tone of the announcement was both triumphant and sharp.
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"We're starting the new week with a fresh serving of delicious enemy losses. Our pilots took out a Grad in Donetsk. Can you hear that? That's what it sounds like when the occupiers burn after getting into our sights!" the Phoenix unit commented.
The BM-21 Grad is a Soviet-era rocket artillery system capable of launching 122 mm rockets in rapid succession. Its primary role is to saturate large areas with explosive firepower, making it especially dangerous to Ukrainian defensive positions and troop concentrations. Its destruction not only reduces the enemy's offensive capabilities but also limits their psychological leverage over Ukrainian forces.
While the strike was a tactical success, the unit also used the occasion to highlight an urgent logistical need. In their message, the Phoenix fighters emphasized the importance of electronic warfare systems, calling on supporters to contribute to an ongoing fundraiser. These systems are critical for protecting Ukrainian personnel and drones from russian countermeasures and enemy UAVs.
As Defense Express previously reported, operators of Ukraine's Rarog 427th Regiment successfully identified and destroyed russian TOS‑1A Solntsepyok multiple launch rocket system during a night operation. The rare strike targeted one of the most feared, yet infrequently used, thermobaric weapons in russian arsenal.
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