Ukrainian Military Denies Russian Use of ATBIP-9000 Bomb in Vovchansk

The information about the alleged use of the Russian ATBIP-9000 air bomb in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, is not accurate, according to the "Kharkiv" operational-tactical group.

"A specific carrier, such as the Tu-160 strategic bomber, is required to deploy this type of munition. However, no movement of such aircraft has been detected. Instead, a smaller, less powerful munition was used, which propagandists exploited to create a more 'dramatic' image," said Vitalii Sarantsev, spokesperson for the group.

They further emphasized that such claims are likely part of a disinformation campaign intended to demoralize Ukraine's defense forces, intimidate the local population, and destabilize the region.

Earlier on October 2, Russian media shared a video of the Russian forces supposedly using an ATBIP-9000 vacuum bomb in Vovchansk, Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. Russian Telegram channels reported that Russia used the ATBIP-9000 bomb which is nicknamed “father of all bombs“ and is claimed to be the most powerful non-nuclear weapon in the world.