In the attack on the wedding in Kuhastak, an American long-range and highly…

🔺In the attack on the wedding in Kuhastak, an American long-range and highly accurate munition was used. 🔹The weapon is generally designed for precise strikes on predetermined targets. 🔹The remnants found in the residential house that was attacked indicate that a guided cruise missile was used. 🔹In images released by Centcom of attacks against the south of our country, an F-18 Super Hornet is also seen loading a cruise missile of this kind. 🔹It is noteworthy that the targeted residential house is about 200 meters away from a communication tower, and the possibility of error at this distance for the mentioned munition is unacceptable, and this crime was completely intentional, resulting in the martyrdom of 5 individuals, including a 4-year-old child. 🔹Examining the images of the remnants of munitions left at the site provides new clues about the type of weapon used. 🔹Among the pieces, a battery package with thermal warning, electrostatic discharge-sensitive electronic components, mechanical parts related to control systems, and a large aerodynamic surface can be seen. The combination of these signs with the architecture of American long-range munitions most closely matches the AGM-154 JSOW family, with remnants more compatible with AGM-154C/C-1 among various versions. 🔹It should be noted that the AGM-154 JSOW is a long-range glide munition designed for precise attacks on targets from a significant distance. Versions C and C-1 utilize GPS/INS guidance and an infrared imaging seeker in the terminal phase, and are equipped with the multi-stage BROACH warhead; a system developed for precise engagement with point and fortified targets. 🔹The C-1 version, in addition to these capabilities, has a datalink for receiving target updates during flight. 🔹Importantly, current evidence weakens the likelihood of using Hellfire or a similar small munition. The dimensions of the parts, the structure of the control surfaces, the electronic equipment, and the remaining internal systems align more with a large glide munition like the JSOW. Additionally, this set has lesser compatibility with the SLAM-ER hypothesis in terms of observed architecture; as the SLAM-ER is a powered cruise missile, clear remnants of its propulsion section and missile structure are expected to be observed. 🔹The existing remnants are highly likely related to the AGM-154 JSOW family and more specifically to the AGM-154C/C-1 versions. However, definitive distinction between C and C-1 is not possible without finding a part number, CAGE Code, or specific components related to the datalink.