In the recent Israeli airstrike that resulted in the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, the Israeli military employed bunker buster bombs. But what exactly are bunker buster bombs, and why are they used in warfare? Here are the details.
One type of bunker buster bomb is the GBU-28, developed during the Gulf War in 1999. Weighing 5,000 pounds, this laser-guided bomb is designed to destroy military bunkers. It detonates after penetrating concrete or earth, causing significant internal damage.
Another variant is the GBU-37, which is GPS-guided and can effectively target underground military structures even in adverse weather conditions.
The third type, the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), known as the GBU-57, is the largest bunker buster bomb used by the U.S. military, weighing 30,000 pounds. It has the capability to penetrate up to 200 feet of reinforced concrete.
It’s important to note that the use of these bombs in densely populated areas is prohibited under the Geneva Convention.
