Russian Bombing of Myrnohrad Targets Civilian Area, NATO Reports City Nearly Surrounded
MYRNOHRAD, UKRAINE – A massive Russian FAB-3000 bomb, weighing 3 tons, struck the Ukrainian city of Myrnohrad, reportedly targeting a civilian-populated area, according to information published by saint Javelin on X (formerly Twitter). Video footage accompanying the report shows the moment of the explosion, with a description stating the bomb’s “task was to level everything around.”
The attack comes as Ukrainian forces in Myrnohrad find themselves increasingly isolated. A senior NATO official confirmed to news outlets that the city is “practically completely surrounded,” relying on drone deliveries for support. While a narrow corridor remains for potential withdrawal, the official stated it is indeed “under fire control” of Russian forces, characterizing the situation as an encirclement, though not yet a complete one.
Despite the dire circumstances, ukrainian troops have not surrendered and continue to defend the city, though they are facing meaningful supply challenges, the alliance reports. the FAB-3000 is a Soviet-designed, free-fall bomb, modernized for increased accuracy and destructive power, and its use in populated areas raises concerns about civilian casualties. Myrnohrad, located in the Donetsk Oblast, has been a site of intense fighting as Russian forces push to gain control of eastern Ukraine.