231K views · 3.9K reactions | Video shows a huge explosion in the ruins of the Ukrainian town of Vovchansk. Ukraine’s military has denied reports from pro-Russian sources that it was caused by a 9,000kg vacuum bomb, which they claim would be among the most powerful non-nuclear weapons ever. | Al Jazeera English | Facebook

A video has been posted online that allegedly shows the explosion of a powerful bomb in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region. Some Russian military experts write that this is the first use of the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb, which is called the “Kuzkin's father” and “father of all bombs” and is considered the most powerful non-nuclear munition in the world - the equivalent of 44,000 kg of TNT. However, others claim that it is a thermobaric bomb, ODAB-1500, which was dropped after a failed “meat assault” by the R

The Russian MoD has confirmed the use of the TOS-1A weapon system in Ukraine. The TOS-1A uses thermobaric rockets, creating incendiary and blast effects. Watch the video below for more information about this weapon and its devastating impact. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine | Ministry of Defence