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Russian Forces Use ODAB-9000 Vacuum Bomb for First Time in Vovchansk, Kharkiv Region

Oct 2, 2024, 04:53 AM

Russian forces have reportedly used the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb for the first time in the conflict, targeting Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region. The ODAB-9000, also known as the 'father of all bombs,' is a powerful thermobaric weapon weighing approximately 9 tons. Videos and reports from various sources indicate the bomb's deployment, though there is some confusion over whether it is an ODAB-9000 or a similar bomb. The FAB-9000, weighing 9,407 kg and containing 4,297 kg of explosives, was also mentioned. The explosion's impact on Ukrainian forces in the area remains uncertain.