13.04.2024
In the afternoon of April 13, powerful explosions occurred in temporarily occupied Luhansk.
The Russian invaders complained that the attack was carried out by a “new type of missile.”
The missile that hit objects in the occupied city was shown online, too.
The corresponding video was published in Russian Telegram channels.
Some time after the explosions, it was suggested online that Ukrainian military personnel used Storm Shadow or Taurus air-launched cruise missiles for the attack. Moreover, the occupiers stated that the Ukrainian Armed Forces used a new type of missiles.
However, as is known, German Taurus cruise missiles are not in service with Ukrainian troops. It is worth noting that the distance from the nearest point on the front line to the attacked machine-building plant in Luhansk is more than 80 km.
At the same time, the chieftain of the terrorist organization “LPR” Leonid Pasechnik complained that civilian objects were allegedly attacked in Luhansk. At the same time, he confirmed that the blow hit the Luhansk machine-building plant, where the occupiers planned to launch production soon.
https://charter97.org/en/news/2024/4/13/591354
Cool!
I’d be more than surprised if it was Taurus.
“At the same time, the chieftain of the terrorist organization “LPR” Leonid Pasechnik complained that civilian objects were allegedly attacked in Luhansk. At the same time, he confirmed that the blow hit the Luhansk machine-building plant, where the occupiers planned to launch production soon.”
Ukraine doesn’t waste ammo on civilian targets, much less those on their own territory. And, Ukraine adheres to laws of warfare, unlike mafia land.
The shape does look like Taurus.
^bert
Fact is that both types look almost the same.
Indeed, I only checked for Taurus.
I had no idea what Storm Shadow looked like.
The Taurus is a bid wider.
^bert
There are differences, but they’re invisible in the image.
I think it is Storm Shadow, as the rear wings are at the very edge.
^bert
There are two explosions. Ukraine wouldn’t waste 2 Taurus missiles on a building. They will be used on a far better target, if they ever get them.
Right you are. A building isn’t a hardened target, so conventional munitions are more than sufficient to destroy them. Bridges are another matter, especially large ones.