Abrams tank struck by what seems to be Kornet ATGM.. Ammo cook off seen after a hit at the back part (engine) of the tank.. pic.twitter.com/grZvbUxSwk
— Aldin Abazović (@Ald_Aba) October 24, 2016
The ISIS-linked Amaq news agency released a video on October 24 that depicts a destruction of the US-made Abrams M1 main battle tank near the group’s Iraqi main stronghold, Mosul. The battle tank was reportedly blown up with the Kornet ATGM (anti-tank guided missile).
The event took place at the Qarayyah crossroa, south of Mosul.
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