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thermobaric

British  
/ ˌθɜːməʊˈbærɪk /

adjective

  1. (of an explosive device or explosion) detonated by means of an explosive substance reacting spontaneously with air

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British military intelligence analysts have noted multiple reports that Russian airborne forces, known as VDV, have begun receiving TOS-1A thermobaric multiple-launch rocket systems.

From Washington Times • Apr. 11, 2023

“Photo analysis show a thermobaric explosion from the inside.”

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2022

What are cluster and thermobaric ‘vacuum’ weapons, and how has Russia used them in the past?

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022

The Pentagon has said that Russian mobile launchers for thermobaric weapons were spotted inside Ukraine, but couldn’t confirm their use.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2022

He also said thermobaric weapons had been deployed, and that he worried how far Russia would go in the future.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2022