Russia may use thermobaric grenades in drone attacks near Huliaipole: Why it’s dangerous
Illustrative photo: Russian forces intend to use thermobaric grenades against the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Getty Images)
Russian forces in the Huliaipole direction have received a large number of thermobaric hand grenades, which they will use for "drops" from drones, this was stated in a comment to RBC-Ukraine by Southern Defense Forces spokesperson Vladyslav Voloshyn.
"According to our intelligence, a few days ago, Russian drone units in the Huliaipole direction received about 1,500 thermobaric hand grenades to carry out 'drops' on our positions," Voloshyn said.
He added that the Russian troops intend to use this weaponry to destroy the shelters of Ukrainian defenders.
Thermobaric weapons
Thermobaric weapons are a class of munitions whose effect is based on using atmospheric oxygen to amplify explosive power.
When a thermobaric device detonates, a fuel mixture is dispersed and then ignited using oxygen from the air, creating a powerful shock wave and a high-temperature explosion that is more energetic than that of conventional munitions of the same weight.
Such devices can be used from portable grenade launchers as well as from aircraft and other platforms.
Thermobaric grenades are a type of thermobaric munition designed to defeat enemy personnel, shelters, and lightly armored vehicles.
On December 24, the Ukrainian strike drone unit Lasar’s Group destroyed a TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system, which fires thermobaric munitions.
