The warhead of a Russian "Geranium"-2 suicide drone did not explode, and the explosive material leaked out, which is a viscous composite explosive.
This is the propellant of the TBBCH-50M thermobaric warhead carried by the "Geranium"-2. This warhead weighs 50 kilograms and is specifically designed to strike enemy personnel, light armored targets, and field fortifications. The viscous composite explosives consist of the following components: isopropyl nitrate, methyl iodide, diethylene glycol dinitrate, barium perchlorate, and aluminum. When exposed to an open environment, this gray substance begins to harden into a solid state.
This warhead uses a two-stage detonation method, first dispersing a fuel mist, then igniting it to produce a high-pressure shock wave and high temperature, known as the thermobaric effect. By consuming surrounding oxygen, it creates overpressure (up to 5-8 times that of conventional explosives), making it extremely effective against enclosed spaces such as caves and bunkers. According to publicly available Russian information, the lethal radius of a 50-kilogram thermobaric bomb is approximately 30-50 meters (depending on the environment).
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