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Claimed first strike on Russian TOS-3 "Drakon" heavy flamethrower system

The post claims Ukrainian FPV operators from KRAKEN's 21st unit achieved the first recorded hit on Russia’s new TOS-3 "Drakon" heavy flamethrower/thermobaric rocket system. The novelty is the appearance/fielding of a purportedly new Russian TOS variant and its first documented battlefield engagement, which is relevant for tracking new Russian artillery/thermobaric capabilities and their vulnerabilities.

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strike2026-10-17Ukrainian KRAKEN unit claims first strike on Russian TOS-3 "Drakon" during Operation "Vivaldi"
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  • TG: Butusov Plus · https://t.me/ButusovPlus/34055
    Перше ураження ТОС-3 «Дракон» силами Трійки. Під час операції «Вівальді» оператори MURAMASA (https://t.me/muramasa_fpv) 21-го ОПБпС KRAKEN