The Terrifying Power of Russia’s FAB-3000 Bombs

What new tactics from Russia have you heard about? Let’s start with military weapons that aren’t just used to fight enemies but also to psychologically attack special forces. The goal is to cause panic, create uncontrollable situations, and ultimately bring chaos. Isn’t that interesting? However, Ukraine calls it a desperate attempt to halt their invasion. Ukraine has shown its ability to launch complex surprise attacks, which clearly has enraged Russia. On August 9, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian Su-34 fighter jets dropped heavy FAB-3000 bombs on Ukrainian positions in the Sumy Oblast, aiming at Ukrainian troops and equipment. Vladimir Putin’s forces have intensified their attacks in Kursk as their mission nears its end, so this isn’t just the desperation that Ukraine has mocked. The Russian Air Force has ramped up their assaults by deploying FAB-3000 bombs equipped with UMPK, following their earlier use of FAB-500s. The FAB-3000 strikes carried out by Su-34s