Russian milblogger FighterBomber shared footage of a strike using a 3,000-kilogram FAB-3000 bomb turned into a stand-off bomb. The bomb contains high explosives and three fuses for precise targeting.
The strike targeted a building used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, causing significant damage to nearby buildings. This larger bomb poses a new threat compared to previous aerial bombs used by Russia in the conflict.
Mainstream military analysts suggest that even a near miss by the FAB-3000 bomb could have devastating effects due to its destructive radius. This raises questions about the availability of these bombs and the aircraft capable of deploying them.
The use of such a massive bomb may be a tactical choice by Russia to showcase its capabilities rather than signal a shift in bombing tactics. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the ongoing conflict in the region.
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