China's H-6K bomber spotted with suspected electronic warfare pods

Photos on social media show China's H-6K strategic bomber carrying two suspected electronic warfare pods under its wings, resembling gear used by the J-16D. Their authenticity, identity and operational status remain unverified.

• Pods resemble the RKZ930 family used on the J-16D
• H-6K has a range of about 8,000 km and 12–15 t payload
• H-6K was recently shown launching a YJ-21 hypersonic missile
• Authenticity of the photos and pod status are unconfirmed