So, its the largest nonnuclear bomb that the u. S. Military has in its arsenal. Its 21,000 pounds. It was dropped from a u. S. Aircraft. As far as we know, this is the first time that this specific munition was dropped on the battlefield. Its been tested before, but actually on the battlefield. It was targeted targeting a tunnel complex, going after isis fighters and potentially some leaders. We were told, ive been told by u. S. Military officials it was a large contingent of isis fighters in this tunnel. Isis has been a problem for the u. S. Military in Nangarhar Province where we saw the strike today. Its been a problem that general nicholson has addressed several times and has now there is now an active specific offensive meant to deal specifically with isis there. We saw that was in the news just recently when a u. S. Military special Operations Forces soldier was killed as part of that fight, not far from where this munition was dropped. Courtney colonel jack, let me bring you aut
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