Russia dropped a 3-ton FAB-3000 glide bomb near the frontline town of Orikhove in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. The bomb, which has a 1.4-ton explosive charge, was confirmed by open-source analysts (OSINT) and footage of the explosion has circulated on social media since yesterday. The FAB-3000 was originally developed in the Soviet Union in 1946 for destroying industrial facilities, underground structures, or dams. Russia announced mass production of these bombs again in early 2024 after they had last been used over 40 years ago during the Afghan War. Modern versions of the bomb are equipped with a nuclear module and guidance system, allowing them to be launched from Su-34 tactical bombers and adjust their trajectory autonomously.
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