The Militants of the Radical Movement “Taliban” (a terrorist organization forbidden in Russia) discovered Soviet ballistic missiles in the Panjshcher gorge. The Taliban got the ballistic missiles of P-17 from the composition of operational-tactical missile systems (OTCS) 9k72 “Elbrus”, reports Telegram-channel Dambiev.
On the video, you can see several uncomplicated r-17 missiles that are open-air. Separately from the engines of the taliban rockets found parts of the warheads. Presumably, these are the details of the fragmentation combat units 8f44, which were supplied to export with R-17E rockets.
Since 1989, 9k72 rocket complex was in service with the missile battalion of the Ministry of State Security of the Republic of Afghanistan. Probably found rockets entered its composition. The production of R-17 missiles ended in 1987. Considering that the term of the technical suitability of Rockets PCCs Elbrus is 22 years old, the use of found ammunition is unlikely.
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