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References
- ↑ Pike, John. "RBK cluster bombs". www.globalsecurity.org.
- ↑ ""That's Not a Cluster Bomb" - The Differences Between OFAB 250-270s and RBK-500s - bellingcat". 3 February 2016.
- ↑ Pike, John. "SPBE 500-D single cluster bomb". www.globalsecurity.org.
- ↑ Pike, John. "FSUE "SRPE "Bazalt"". GlobalSecurity.
- ↑ "Russian Glide Bomb Kits Now Adapted For Cluster Munitions: Reports". The Drive. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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