Russia has said claimed it used BM-21 'Grad' multiple launch rocket systems to fire on Ukrainian military positions near Liman.

The images appear to show two of the Russian war machines driving down a dirt track before maneuvering into position in a clearing.

They can then be seen preparing to fire before unleashing salvos of rockets at unseen targets. The footage then shows at least one of the vehicles maneuvering away in a bid to avoid return fire.

The images were obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defense on Thursday, October 5, along with a statement claiming: 'Military personnel from the crews of the BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) of the Central Military District (TsVO) inflicted fire damage using the 'combing fire' method on a strong point and a concentration of Armed Forces personnel in the Krasnolimansky direction.

'During combat duty, military personnel of the BM-21 'Grad' RZSO crews were tasked with inflicting fire on a target identified by reconnaissance. The artillerymen immediately moved to the firing position, where they deployed the rocket system into a combat position.

'In cooperation with the UAV unit, which adjusted the fire, the servicemen of the Center group destroyed the target with 122 mm caliber rockets. Also, to destroy the hiding enemy manpower, the artillerymen used the 'Fire Combing' method. After the task was completed, the crew of the BM-21 'Grad' left the position, performing a counter-fire maneuver.

'The coordinated work of military personnel of the jet divisions armed with the Grad MLRS makes it possible to inflict operational fire damage on identified areas where enemy personnel and equipment are concentrated, as well as to support the actions of military personnel of assault detachments, covering the positions of Ukrainian Armed Forces military personnel with fire.'


Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, in what the Kremlin is still calling a 'special military operation'.