Ukrainian drones dismantle Russian TOS‑2 in first confirmed strike
Ukrainian FPV drones destroyed the modern Russian TOS-2 Tosochka system in February 2025 in the Pokrovsk area, reports Defense Express. This marks the first such loss on the Russian side that the Ukrainian army has admitted to.
The Ukrainian armed forces achieved a significant success by destroying one of the newest Russian flamethrower systems, TOS-2 Tosochka. The incident occurred in February 2025 in the Pokrovsk area, where the 68th Separate Rifle Brigade was actively operating. For several weeks, Russian forces were unaware of how their advanced system had been destroyed. Now, the Ukrainians have claimed responsibility for the attack.
Effectiveness of Ukrainian drones
Recently, the brigade confirmed that Ukrainian kamikaze FPV drone pilots carried out the successful attack. The brigade's official website published footage showing the moment a drone turned the Russian weapon into scrap. The TOS-2 Tosochka system, touted by the Russians as a modern tool for destroying fortifications and enemy personnel, proved to be an easy target for Ukrainian drone operators.
First destruction of TOS-2
This is the first confirmed destruction of this system. The brigade noted that this is not the last such victory, as Ukraine continues to neutralise Russian assets. "The enemy will not be able to use its weapons with impunity. Everything that enters our land will be destroyed," stated the brigade, emphasising Ukraine's determination in repelling Russian aggression.
To clarify, the TOS-2 Tosochka is a Russian rocket artillery system built on the Ural-63706 truck chassis. The TOS-2 was developed as a successor to the TOS-1 system.
The history of this equipment dates back to 2016, when the Russian Ministry of Defence commissioned research and development work by the company NPO Splav. Designs emerged three years later, and by 2019, a prototype vehicle existed, with production starting in 2020. The TOS-2 is powered by a diesel engine producing 440 horsepower, propelling the structure to speeds up to 100 km/h (approximately 62 mph).
The armament of this Russian weapon consists of an 18-tube rocket launcher with a 220-mm calibre. The missiles can be equipped with thermobaric and incendiary warheads. The TOS-2 is also equipped with a fire control system, an inertial navigation system, and a targeting system.
