A Russian missile attack "destroyed into pieces" a US-made multiple launch rocket system deployed by Ukraine near the border of Kursk province - RT reported, citing information from the Russian Defense Ministry on September 16.
According to the statement, Russian reconnaissance forces have discovered a Ukrainian-powered MLRS М270 rocket artillery launcher moving to a location south of Novy Put - a forested area on the Russian side of the border.
After the launcher's position was fixed, it was hit by a ballistic missile. The Russian Defense Ministry released a short clip of the attack, filmed at night, showing a powerful explosion among the trees.
The Russian military said that in addition to the launcher, it destroyed about 20 missiles compatible with the US system, a convoy with 10 Ukrainian soldiers.
Last month, Kiev deployed thousands of troops across the border and took control of parts of Kursk province, but did not advance further into Russian territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the incursion was part of a "victory plan" he planned to present to US President Joe Biden soon.
Since last week, the Russian Defense Ministry has reported on the liberation of villages in Kursk region from the Kiev army.
Russia estimates Ukraine's military losses in the incursion at more than 13,800 troops as of September 16.
