Recently, a video showing Ukrainian rocket launchers firing at Russian forces using the Tochka-U missile system surfaced on social media.
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The video does not reveal the exact time and place of the incident, and considering that these videos are often published with significant delay, it is possible that the launch occurred several months ago.
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This video is particularly interesting due to the type of missile used: the 9M79F missile, which is part of the Tochka complex and has a firing range of up to 70 kilometers.
History of Tochka and Tochka-U Missiles
The Tochka missile system, introduced by the Soviet army in 1975, was developed to replace the Tochka-U OTRK, adopted in 1989. The original Tochka had a firing range of up to 70 kilometers and an accuracy with a probable deviation of 250 meters. For the system, there were two main types of tactical-operational ballistic missiles: the 9M79B, with a nuclear warhead, and the 9M79F, with a conventional high-explosive warhead.
The fact that a missile from the 1970s, such as the 9M79, is still in use today is remarkable and demonstrates the efforts of the Ukrainian defense industry to maintain and provide a wide range of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, especially during Russia’s large-scale invasion.
Capabilities and Importance of the Tochka-U
The Tochka-U, an improved version of the Tochka, can fire the 9M79M missile with a range of up to 120 kilometers, adopted in 1989. Additionally, the Tochka-U can launch missiles such as the 9M79K with cluster fragmentation warheads and the 9M79FR with a highly explosive fragmentation warhead and a passive radar seeker.
The current availability of Tochka-U missiles in the Ukrainian armed forces is still uncertain. However, the use of these missiles shows Ukraine’s capability and resilience in utilizing all available weapons to defend its territory.
Conclusion
The continued use of Tochka missiles, even decades later, highlights Ukraine’s ingenuity and determination in maximizing its military resources in the face of the Russian invasion. The published images and reports emphasize the strategic importance of such weapons in contemporary conflicts.
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Source: defence-ua.com. Photo and video: Reproduction telegram / MiliTJournal. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.