A drone “hunt” a Russian system Tornado-S during the bombing of Zaporizhzhiaexplosion caught on video
A Russian multiple rocket launcher system was destroyed at the exact moment it was carrying out a bombing raid on the Zaporizhzhia region. The operation was conducted by the 1st Unmanned Systems Forces Center of Ukraine, which managed to locate and neutralize the target with surgical precision.
The commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, known as “Hungarian,” he announced the destruction on his official Telegram channel. The attack reportedly occurred on February 21, 2026, while the system was firing rockets towards the region.
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The drone tracked the launches in real time
According to information released, the attack drone was recording the rocket trajectories during the bombing. Based on the detected paths, it was possible to instantly calculate the exact location of the Russian launcher.
The equipment identified was a modernized version of the traditional Soviet Smerch — designated Tornado-S. It is a digitized system with significant improvements in precision, guidance and range.
Once the position was confirmed, the drone directly hit the launch rails. The impact caused an immediate fire on the platform, followed by the detonation of the ammunition carried by the vehicle.
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Tornado-S: Long range weapon
The Tornado-S is considered an evolution of the previous Smerch system. Its developers integrated digital systems and munitions guided via satellite navigation, increasing the operational range up to 120 kilometers.
This type of system is used for saturation attacks and long-distance bombing. According to Ukrainian authorities, it had been actively used against areas of Zaporizhzhia and its surroundings.
Fourth unit destroyed
This is the fourth installation of this type neutralized since the large-scale invasion began. The first confirmed loss dates back to autumn 2022 in the Kharkiv region. The second was destroyed the following year, with a video released in September 2023.
The elimination of Tornado-S during the bombing represents a significant operational blow, especially considering the increased range and accuracy of the modernized system.
Source and images: Telegram @robert_magyar | militarnyi. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
