* Footage shows Russian TOS-1A thermobaric MLRS purportedly being blasted in Bakhmut area
* Most of the heaviest fighting has taken place around Bakhmut since November
* But spy chief Kyrylo Budanov says the conflict in Ukraine is at a 'dead end'
Footage has emerged of a Russian TOS-1A thermobaric MLRS purportedly being blasted in the Bakhmut area of Ukraine, where there has been intense fighting over the Christmas period.
The video, posted on Twitter and said to have been filmed a week ago, shows the weapon being raised from the tank before several rounds of rockets are fired.
They can be seen exploding on the ground through the eyes of the soldiers firing them, in black and white footage with the crosshair visible on the screen.
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WNU Editor: The tweet below shows where the front-lines are right now around Bakhmut:
A close-up look at the situation in Bakhmut today.
— War Mapper (@War_Mapper) December 29, 2022
There have been no changes here since the last update. pic.twitter.com/c8TcjAVLvn
The Battle For Bakhmut Continues
Zelensky says Bakhmut ‘covered with blood’ as Russia also steps up attacks on Kherson -- The Independent
Bakhmut on the Brink as Wagner Group Suffers Heavy Losses Across Region—ISW -- Newsweek
Russia intensifies attacks on Kherson in Ukraine's south, Bakhmut in east -- RTE
Bakhmut front is one of toughest: 28 armed confrontations and 225 artillery attacks in one day -- Ukrayinska Pravda
90% of residents evacuated from Bakhmut — mayor -- Ukrinform