A parachute is needed for the projectile to “scatter” individual sub-munitions.
Adviser to the Minister of Internal Affairs Anton Gerashchenko said that in Kyiv, “for the first time, the use of the latest weapons – parachute shells – was recorded.” Such bombs have already been dropped on Kharkiv.
He also added that it is the most brutal weapon, and Defense Express explained why.
Parachutes are used in only two types of ammunition – lighting and cassette. Lighting in itself does not pose any threat, because it is used in the dark for illumination. Another type – cassette. Some of them, such as the 9M55K1 jet projectile for the 300mm Tornado multiple rocket launcher, do use parachutes.
A parachute is needed for the projectile to “scatter” individual sub-munitions. The principle of these sub-munitions is that each of them has its own individual guidance – a primitive thermal homing head, which must respond to the heat of armored vehicles. But in practice, it can capture civilian cars.
The most common cluster munitions do not have additional guidance systems at all and are simply scattered over the area.
The area that was shelled by Russian cluster munitions is at increased risk. There is a possibility that the sub-munitions will not detonate and will lie on the ground. It is important to be extremely careful not to approach suspicious objects, especially not to pick them up.
It will be recalled that 24 fires broke out in residential buildings in Luhansk region due to enemy shelling.
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