CNN is reporting that the U.S. has dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb we have, the MOAB, or the “Mother of all Bombs.”
Watch below:
FIRST ON CNN: The US has dropped its largest non-nuclear bomb in combat on Afghanistan https://t.co/ET0PLACzOe
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) April 13, 2017
CNN reporting that the US has used a 20,000 lb+ bomb in Afghanistan – the "Mother of all Bombs," aka its largest non-nuclear bomb.
— Samuel Oakford (@samueloakford) April 13, 2017
The blast radius is a mile in every direction.
MOAB – also known as ‘Mother of all bombs" – a 21,600 lbs munition; dropped Thursday & US military currently assessing damage
— David Wright (@DavidWright_CNN) April 13, 2017
Ironically, “Moab” was an ancient city that is frequently used in the Bible. Spooky, huh?
Lets hope the bomb did its job, and there were no civilian casualties…
UPDATE:
Another report, from Fox News.
.@JenGriffinFNC breaks down details on bomb dropped in Afghanistan and the surrounding area. pic.twitter.com/lAPVgxqdVD
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 13, 2017