Bombshell message: Russian soldiers target their own leaders
Inscription on bombs dropped by both Russians and Ukrainians is nothing new. Most of them are "greetings" for enemies, names of the fallen, or references to various places and events. Another photo showing such a bomb has appeared online. It is somewhat unusual in that the inscription created by the Russians is not directed at Ukrainians, but at the leaders of Russia.
Russians fighting in Ukraine decided to use one of the OFAB-250 bombs to send their message to the Russian authorities, as reported by The Aviationist. They placed an inscription on it addressed to the Russian Ministry of Defence. It read: "Dear Ministry of Defence, I am a FAB from UMPK. Soon I will fly to destroy the occupiers in the Kursk region. I am worried about my crew, which has not received a bonus for the anti-terrorist operation since August. Solve this! P.S. You can make mistakes, but you cannot lie."
The Russians sent a message to their authorities
It is worth noting that it is unknown when and where the inscription was made or who is responsible for it. Most likely, it is Russian soldiers from a unit equipped with OFAB-250 fragmentation bombs. It cannot be ruled out that the photo's online publication is part of the propaganda efforts of one of the parties involved in the conflict.
The OFAB-250 is a Soviet fragmentation bomb weighing 250 kilograms, designed to generate extensive damage near the impact point. It is used both to destroy ground targets, such as military infrastructure and to attack personnel, which makes it play an important role in the tactical and strategic operations conducted by the Russians. The cost of its production is considered relatively low while maintaining high effectiveness.
Bombs of this type are equipped with various types of warheads, ranging from classic fragmentation to penetration ones, which are used to destroy harder targets. They also have a simple yet proven detonation mechanism, which allows the bomb to be activated both during high-altitude drops and upon contact with the surface. This type of solution makes it usable in different operational conditions, adjusting the force and range of explosion to the specifics of the attacked area. The OFAB-250 bomb is a type of unguided weapon, meaning its accuracy depends on the experience of the aircraft crew and weather conditions.
