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Russia says it's used thermobaric weapon system in Ukraine: UK

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The Russian Ministry of Defense claims it has used a thermobaric rocket launching weapon in its deadly attack on Ukraine, the United Kingdom announced Wednesday.

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  1. Amac

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict Highlights Missile Defense Deficiencies for United States and NATO - AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens (opens Amac)

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    Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, has also alleged that Russia has used a thermobaric weapon, known as a “vacuum bo

  2. The Hill

    Russia says it's used thermobaric weapon system in Ukraine: UK (opens The Hill)

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    The Russian Ministry of Defense claims it has used a thermobaric rocket launching weapon in its deadly attack on Ukraine, the United Kingdom announced Wednesday.

  3. Forbes

    Russia Has Used Thermobaric Weapons In Ukraine, U.K. Says (opens Forbes)

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    The weapons suck oxygen from surrounding air to create a high-temperature explosion, and use against civilians is illegal.

  4. Fox News

    Russia confirms use of thermobaric 'vacuum bombs' in Ukraine, UK says (opens Fox News)

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    Russia has confirmed its use of its TOS-1A thermobaric weapon system, or “vacuum” bombs, during Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defense said Wednesday.

  5. The Economist

    What are thermobaric weapons, and does Russia have them in Ukraine? (opens The Economist)

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    Also known as “vacuum bombs”, they are fearsomely destructive when used indiscriminately

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