Russia may have attacked Zaporizhzhia with rare bombs
Illustrative photo: Russians hit Kharkiv with FAB-500T bombs (t.me/dsns telegram)
The Russian army could have bombed Zaporizhzhia with FAB-500T bombs, which it rarely uses, reports Defense Express.
The video of sappers near Zaporizhzhia neutralizing a Russian bomb probably shows a FAB-500T, which the Russians could have equipped with UMPK (bomb guidance kit).
The FAB-500T was created in Soviet times and was intended for use with MiG-25RB reconnaissance and strike aircraft.
The “T” in the name of the bomb stands for heat-resistant - the bomb's body had to withstand temperature loads, as the MiG-25RB could reach speeds of up to 3,000 kilometers per hour.
The FAB-500T could fly up to 30-40 kilometers, provided the carrier aircraft accelerated. Now the UMPK allows the bomb to fly even further.
The Russians have likely resumed production of such bombs at their factories, as propagandists published relevant footage in March.
Defense Express assumes that if the FAB-500T is equipped with the UMPK module, the bomb's range becomes much greater than 70 kilometers, which is still the standard range for Russian bombs.
Background
The Russian military had already used FAB-500T to strike Kharkiv. This information appeared after the first bombing attacks on the regional center.
You can learn more about this weapon in an article.
