What type of damage does a thermobaric warhead inflict?

A thermobaric warhead inflicts damage primarily through a combination of a pressure wave and intense heat. Upon detonation, it releases an aerosol of fuel that mixes with the surrounding air. This is followed by a secondary explosion that creates a high-temperature fireball, generating a massive shockwave. The pressure wave is capable of causing significant destruction to structures and can incapacitate personnel by creating overpressure conditions. This unique mechanism of utilizing both pressure and heat distinguishes thermobaric weapons from conventional high-explosive ordnance, which largely relies on fragmentation and blast effects. Therefore, the primary effects associated with thermobaric warheads are indeed the pressure wave and heat damage.