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The graphite bomb (CBU-94/B) is a non-lethal weapon that short-circuits high-voltage power lines by scattering thin conductive fibers and cuts off power to large areas without destroying buildings or causing fires. This weapon contains 202 small bombs (BLU-114/B) which are dropped by parachute and release coils of graphite wire on electrical equipment. Its main purpose is to disrupt radars, command centers and air defense and to exert psychological pressure on people.

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The graphite bomb (CBU-94/B) is a non-lethal weapon that short-circuits high-voltage power lines by scattering thin conductive fibers and cuts off power to large areas without destroying buildings or causing fires. This weapon contains 202 small bombs (BLU-114/B) which are dropped by parachute and release coils of graphite wire on electrical equipment. Its main purpose is to disrupt radars, command centers and air defense and to exert psychological pressure on people.

The graphite bomb (CBU-94/B) is a non-lethal weapon that short-circuits high-voltage power lines by scattering thin conductive fibers and cuts off power to large areas without destroying buildings or causing fires. This weapon contains 202 small bombs (BLU-114/B) which are dropped by parachute and release coils of graphite wire on electrical equipment. Its main purpose is to disrupt radars, command centers and air defense and to exert psychological pressure on people.

Uses:

1991 Iraq: America cut off about 85% of Iraq's electricity with the Tomahawk missile.

1999 Serbia: NATO knocked out about 70% of Yugoslavia's electricity with CBU-94.

2003 Iraq: America used it again.

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