The Russian military dropped one of the most powerful bombs in its arsenal on a Ukrainian ammunition depot in the southern part of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) - RT quoted the Russian Defense Ministry as saying on October 3.
The Russian military attacked an ammunition storage facility in Razliv village, about 23km west of Kurakhovo - a major logistics hub used by Kiev forces in the region. The village is also located about 20km northeast of Velikaya Novoselka - a town in Donbass turned into a fortress by the Ukrainian army.
A short clip released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Telegram shows the FAB-3000 super bomb being dropped on a cluster of buildings on the outskirts of the village. The large explosion shook the area, creating dense gray smoke rising to the sky.
FAB series bombs are designed to destroy enemy defense or defense systems as well as military industrial facilities. The hard bomb shell is capable of penetrating the ceilings of multi-storey buildings while keeping the bomb relatively intact before detonating.
The FAB-3000 is one of the most powerful bombs in its class, with only a few other models capable of greater destruction. Weighing more than 3 tons, the bomb carries an explosive charge equivalent to nearly 1.4 tons of TNT.
This year, the Russian military began equipping the new FAB-3000 folding program and unified lifting wing (UMPK). This initiative aims to improve the accuracy and range of the bomb, addressing the shortcomings identified in the current UMPK version. The unified lifting wing is designed to turn old free-fall bombs into high-precision weapons.
Initially, the UMPK was used with smaller FAB bombs such as the FAB-250 or FAB-500. The first FAB-3000 bombs with UMPKs were used in mid-June.
In another development, on October 3, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the takeover of the town of Ugledar as an important Ukrainian stronghold - an important strategic location on a hill with high-rise buildings overlooking the surrounding plains.
Located about 40km southeast of Razliv, Ugledar has been the scene of fierce fighting in many times in the past as Russian forces sought to take control of the town.
Although not a transportation and logistics hub like Pokrovsk, Ugledar has been reinforced and is seen as a key fortress at the crossroads of Ukraine's eastern and southern fronts. The capture of Ugledar is considered by many observers to be a strategic victory for Russia.
