Russia dropped a 3-ton super bomb on Sumy, stopping Ukraine’s attack efforts
In a significant escalation, Russia deployed a three-ton bomb in Ukraine’s Sumy region, a strategic logistics hub supplying Ukrainian forces targeting the Kursk region in Russia. The move effectively halted Ukraine’s advances and disrupted its supply lines.
Bulgarian Army reports, Russian Air Force has cut off supply routes for Ukrainian forces entering the Kursk region, part of the Russian Federation. Sources said that a Russian Su-34 bomber dropped a giant FAB-3000 air bomb weighing 3 tons on the Sumy region, bordering Kursk. Russian state media RT shared a video of the bombing on social media, reporting that Ukrainian forces in Kursk had been cut off from logistical support. At the same time, another video on social networks showed Ukrainian military equipment and vehicles allegedly “retreating from Kursk”.
The FAB-3000 bomb has a length of about 4.2 meters and a diameter of 0.65 meters, carrying a huge explosive payload of about 1,400 kg. Warheads often contain high explosives such as TNT or similar compounds designed to cause maximum damage when detonated. The main purpose of the FAB-3000 is to destroy large fortified structures and important infrastructure. It is often used in strategic bombing missions to cause significant damage to enemy facilities, such as bunkers, bridges, and industrial complexes. Its significant explosive content and powerful explosive effect make it a key weapon in the Russian army’s arsenal.
Russian officials recently said they were dealing with Ukrainian raids in a southwestern province of the country, while officials in Kiev were tight-lipped about the activities.
The Sumy region, located in northeastern Ukraine and sharing a border with Russia’s Kursk region, serves as an important logistics hub supporting Ukrainian forces operating in Kursk. Sumy’s well-established transportation network facilitates the rapid movement of supplies, personnel and equipment, which is necessary to maintain the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. The terrain and landscape provide strategic advantages for organizing and launching offensive operations on Kursk. Natural vegetation and existing infrastructure were used to conceal activities and protect supply routes from potential Russian counterattacks.
One of the main roles of the FAB-3000 bomb is to destroy military facilities and important infrastructure of Ukraine, crippling the country’s defense capabilities. The bomb’s devastating power was used to devastate airfields, ammunition depots and command centers, causing significant damage and disruption, especially in the early stages of the conflict.
The FAB-3000 has also been widely deployed in the Donbas region, where fierce fighting continues between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists. This type of bomb is often used to target fortified positions and bunkers, penetrating heavily defended areas and opening the way for ground attacks.
Overall, the FAB-3000 is not Russia’s main weapon in the Ukraine conflict, but its use in key strategic locations highlights its role as a tool to achieve its goals. specific military. Bomb deployment was carefully chosen to maximize its impact, both in terms of physical destruction and psychological warfare.
