Ukrainians should consider another rule during air alarms, especially when Russia employs the Shahed-136. In addition to taking cover behind two walls, which can protect against fragmentary-explosive munitions, it is necessary to start closing interior doors now—if there is no opportunity to descend to a shelter, experts advise.
This is essential due to the widespread use of a new thermobaric warhead by Russia in the "Shahed" drones, the fireball (with temperatures of 2400-2600°C) from which fills the entire apartment upon explosion, as reported by Defense Express. The rule of closing interior doors will help create a "conditional division of rooms" and thus reduce the spread of the thermobaric mixture throughout the living space.
The thermobaric warhead is designated as TB BCh-50. Media outlets report that its existence was known as early as April 2024, but only now has Russia begun to use it against the civilian population of Ukraine.
Thermobaric Munitions - What is Known
The type currently used in the "Shaheds" is a modern model with a single-cycle action, according to the material. Previously, thermobaric munitions had a two-cycle action, first dispersing the explosive substance and then detonating it. As a result, this fireball "spreads out," affecting hearing organs, lungs, and causing other injuries.
Other News on Russia's Attacks on Ukraine with "Shaheds"
Earlier, UNIAN reported that due to a drone attack, the Zhytomyr and Rivne regions were partially left without power.
Additionally, during the "Shahed" attack on Kyiv, debris fell in six districts, and there are casualties. Enemy drones continue to fly very low, both individually and in small groups.