Concerns are rising about the Ukraine conflict's escalation. New footage shows Russia using its most powerful glide bomb, a 3.3-ton weapon capable of severe damage. Military experts warn it poses a significant threat to Ukrainian defenses.
On June 20th, 2024, a Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bomber dropped the FAB-3000 for the first time in combat, targeting a multi-story building in Lyptsi, near Kharkiv. Russian intelligence identified the structure as a staging area for Ukrainian troops. The FAB-3000, with pop-out wings and satellite guidance, was designed for such high-value targets.
The next day, another Su-34 launched a second FAB-3000 at another building suspected of harboring Ukrainian forces. The bomb's "unified planning and correction module" allows it to glide, letting the Su-34 launch from a safe distance, away from Ukrainian air defenses.
The FAB-3000's impact is brutal, creating a colossal fireball and tearing through everything in its path. This blast primarily hit debris from earlier clashes.
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