US drops its biggest non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan

A 2004 photo of the MOAB bomb

A 2004 photo of the MOAB bomb Source: AAP

The United States military has dropped its most powerful non-nuclear bomb in Afghanistan.


Officials say the target was a network of caves and tunnels used by the self-proclaimed Islamic State.

 


Share

Follow SBS Vietnamese

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now