“The Moab is is primarily thought of in the military is kind of a psychological weapon.”
The use of the MOAB can “flatten nine city blocks” and aims to “inspire the enemy to lay down their arms”, says US reporter Anita Powell.
Anita Powell was speaking to Kait Borsay on The Evening Edition on Times Radio. Listen live every Monday-Thursday, 7-10pm.
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