A drone “hunts” a Russian system Tornado-S and square bombardment Zaporizhzhyaexplosion filmed
A Russian multiple launch rocket system was destroyed precisely when it was carrying out a bombardment against the Zaporizhia region. The operation was led by the 1st Center of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, which managed to locate and neutralize the target with surgical precision.
The Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, known by the call sign “ Hungarian », announced the destruction on its official Telegram channel. According to him, the attack occurred on February 21, 2026, when the system was firing rockets towards the region.
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The drone followed the shots in real time
According to published information, the attack drone recorded rocket launches during the bombardment. From the captured trajectories, it was possible to instantly calculate the exact position of the Russian launcher.
The equipment identified was a modernized version of the Soviet Smerch system — called Tornado-S. It is a digitized system with significant improvements in accuracy, 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 detonations of the munitions carried by the vehicle.
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Tornado-S: long-range weapon
The Tornado-S is considered an evolution of the old Smerch system. Its developers have integrated digital systems and munitions guided by satellite navigation, increasing the operational range up to 120 kilometers.
This type of system is used for saturation attacks and long-range bombardments. According to Ukrainian authorities, it was actively used against areas of Zaporizhia and its surroundings.
Fourth unit destroyed
This is the fourth installation of this type neutralized since the start of the large-scale invasion. The first confirmed loss dates back to fall 2022 in the Kharkiv region. The second was destroyed the following year, with a video released in September 2023.
The elimination of Tornado-S in full bombardment constitutes a significant operational blow, particularly given the increased range and improved 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.
