Russia has used terrifying thermobaric weapons capable of ‘exploding’ enemy’s lungs during invasion of Ukraine, MoD says

RUSSIA has used terrifying thermobaric weapons during the invasion of Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defence. The catastrophic weapons that can explode the enemy troops’ lungs were reportedly seen heading towards Ukraine last month. Getty - ContributorThe MoD said Russia has deployed thermobaric weapons[/caption] Twitter / @UAWeaponsThe killer launcher is capable of exploding the enemy’s lungs[/caption] And now the UK’s MoD said in a tweet that the TOS-1A weapon system has been deployed. The tweet, accompanied by an informational video about the destructive weapon and its impact, reads: “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.” One of the fearsome launchers was seen being transported on the back of a lorry near Belgorod in Russia on February 26. Read more on Ukraine The TOS-1 Buratino rockets are some of the most deadly non-nuclear weapons that can be deployed on the modern battlefield. The killer weapon uses the oxygen of the surrounding air to produce a high-temperature explosion. The Buratino, unique to Russia’s military, is designed to obliterate heavily-fortified positions. The self-propelled multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) has already deployed by Moscow’s generals in conflicts including Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq, and Syria. Most read in The Sun SQUADDIE GOES AWOL Serving Queen's Guard, 19, goes AWOL to fight Putin's forces in Ukraine NEW HAIR DON'T CARE EastEnders legend Lucy Benjamin is completely different with grey hair SEA IT TO BELIEVE IT Katie Price reveals her biggest EVER boob job on a boat in Thailand 'SO LOVED' EastEnders star Jessie Wallace becomes a grandma at 50 as daughter gives birth IT'S AS SIMPLE AS TAP People are just discovering why kitchen windows are above the sink 'it's heartbreaking' This Morning fears as hosts break down in tears for third show running A small explosive inside the FAE munition will spread a chemical cloud through the air like a lethal deodorant spray. This gassy cloud can seep everywhere, into buildings and trenches, before a secondary explosive then ignites the cloud, causing a massive, long-lasting explosion. A massive explosion near Kharkiv last week sparked speculation it may have been caused by a deadly vacuum bomb being deployed by the Russians. Terrifying footage shows the moment of the blast, which is believed to have struck an airfield and ammo dump in Chuguev. It comes after Western officials fear Vladimir Putin will use non-conventional weapons such as weaponised sarin, chlorine and mustard gas. They said this afternoon: “We’ve got good reason to be concerned about possible use of non-conventional weapons. “Partly because we’ve seen what has happened in other theatres for example in Syria… so it’s a serious concern for us.” US intelligence chiefs warned that the Russian President could unleash mini-nukes in a warning to Nato if his “clusterf**k” invasion continues. CIA Director William Burns told US lawmakers Putin has been “stewing in a combustible combination of grievance and ambition for many years”. Read More on The Sun Speaking at a House Intelligence Committee hearing on Tuesday, the heads of the CIA, Defense Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency gave their grave assessment of Putin’s intentions. The chiefs branded Putin an “angry” isolated leader craving global clout – and said he’s frustrated about how his Ukraine invasion hasn’t gone to plan. Twitter/@fpleitgenCNNThe destructive weapon was reportedly seen heading towards Ukraine last month[/caption] Help those fleeing conflict with The Sun’s Ukraine Fund PICTURES of women and children fleeing the horror of Ukraine’s devastated towns and cities have moved Sun readers to tears. Many of you want to help the five million caught in the chaos — and now you can, by donating to The Sun’s Ukraine Fund. Give as little as £3 or as much as you can afford and every penny will be donated to the Red Cross on the ground helping women, children, the old, the infirm and the wounded. Donate here to help The Sun’s fund Or text to 70141 from UK mobiles £3 — text SUN£3£5 — text SUN£5£10 — text SUN£10 Texts cost your chosen donation amount (e.g. £5) +1 standard message (we receive 100%). For full T&Cs visit redcross.org.uk/mobile The Ukraine Crisis Appeal will support people in areas currently affected and those potentially affected in the future by the crisis. In the unlikely event that the British Red Cross raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help them prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters anywhere in the world. For more information visit https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/disaster-fund