In a significant development, Russia is reportedly developing a range of unmanned systems designed to deploy thermobaric and incendiary munitions for the interests of its radiation, chemical, and biological protection forces. This information comes from sources within the Russian Ministry of Defense, as reported by the newspaper “Izvestia”.
The unmanned systems under development include multi-rotor drones as well as aircraft-type drones. Along with specially designed dropped bombs, all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be equipped with modified anti-personnel flamethrowers capable of launching strikes while in flight.
According to the sources, some of the products are already in an advanced stage of readiness and will soon be sent to the radiation, chemical, and biological protection forces for experimental use.
Chemical weapons expert Oleg Zheltonozhko explained to the publication that thermobaric munitions have a greater destructive capability over a specific area compared to conventional explosive munitions.
He stated that this type of munition works by creating an explosive cloud of gas before detonating, spreading over a designated area. It can be used to target defensive strongholds, trenches, and bunkers. He noted that a thermobaric munition can cover an entire area, while conventional explosive munitions only target specific points.
“The shockwave affects a considerable area, both in terms of surface and depth: it impacts the parapet of a trench, its bottom, embrasures of a fort, and communication routes,” added Zheltonozhko.
It was previously reported that Russian Armed Forces units have begun using a new barrage munition called “Scalpel” in the special military operation zone.
Earlier, a Russian captain identified the most effective types of weaponry in the special military operation zone.
