Russia plans to boost guided bomb production by 50% in 2025
As of September 2024, the Russian forces were using an average of 100 guided bombs per day.
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Defense Express: Ukraine downs Russian airbomb with Skyguard-inspired defense system
Ukraine's Air Force intercepted a Russian KAB near Zaporizhzhia using a modernized Soviet-era defense system, reportedly influenced by Rheinmetall’s Skyguard technology.
Russia bombs Kherson cancer hospital, radiation safety checks ongoing
Two Russian guided bombs struck a medical center in the Ukrainian frontline city of Kherson, causing significant damage.
Ukraine downs most Russian explosive drones, but other attacks kill at least 3 civilians
Russian FPV drone strikes on civilian cars in Kherson and Kupiansk injured two men, part of at least 21 reported injuries.
Russian attack on Kharkiv with KABs hit one of city’s busiest highways
Russian forces struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs overnight, hitting a major highway intersection and damaging civilian infrastructure including gas stations and a hypermarket.
Russian forces launch 900 guided bombs on Ukraine in one week, Zelenskyy says
He stresses the urgent need for international support in providing air defense systems and long-range capabilities.
Russian airstrike kills 2 elderly civilians by the lake in Kharkiv (updated)
Six Russian bombs struck Kharkiv Oblast on Tuesday, with one hitting a densely populated residential area in the city of Kharkiv.
Massive Russian air assault kills civilian, damages power grid; other attacks kill at least seven more
At least three Russian drones penetrated Ukraine's air defenses.
Ukraine repels massive daily Russian drone attack, as bomb strike kills one, injures six in Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces conducted massive drone and missile assault across Ukraine, with air defenses successfully intercepting 66 Shahed drones. Zaporizhzhia suffered a deadly bombing, while Kharkiv experienced a missile strike.
Russia bombs Zaporizhzhia, injuring 16 civilians, including a 15-year-old
Multiple strikes damaged residential buildings, educational institutions, and public infrastructure.
Russian attacks killed at least 10 in Ukraine as civilian areas bear brunt of Russian military aggression
Over the past day and night, Russian artillery and air strikes hit multiple Ukrainian regions, causing at least 10 civilian deaths and 36 injuries. Regional officials report damage to residential areas and infrastructure, with most incidents occurring in Sumy, Donetsk, Kherson, and Kharkiv Oblasts.
Russian KABs have received an upgrade, increasing range and improving flight correction
Russia has upgraded its Universal Planning and Correction Module (UMPC) system. This enhancement to the UMPC, which converts conventional free-fall bombs into guided glide bombs, potentially increases the range and effectiveness of Russian aerial strikes.
Russia hit enterprise in Kharkiv Oblast with KABs, killing two people, injuring one
At least two civilians were killed when Russian forces targeted a non-military enterprise with precision-guided munitions in Kharkiv Oblast, local governor said
Russian guided bombs strike Selidove, Donetsk Oblast: 5 killed
While the bombs primarily hit industrial areas, residential zones were also affected.
Kharkiv rescue operation ends: 2 dead, over 50 injured in Russian attack on residential building
Russia bombed Kharkiv on 22 June.
Russian guided bomb targets residential neighborhood in Kostiantynivka, injures five civilians
A Russian airstrike using a KAB-500 guided bomb hit a residential area in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, injuring 5 civilians aged 63-88 and damaging at least 13 apartment buildings, Prosecutor's Office says.
Russia hits central Kharkiv with three gliding bombs, injuring at least ten civilians
Russia has bombarded Kharkiv again with three aerial bombs, injuring at least 10 civilians. The city is continuously targeted since 2022. Today's attack targeted residential areas in the Shevchenkivskyi district.
At least 13 civilians injured by Russian attacks
Yesterday and last night, Russian military strikes across Ukraine left 13 civilians injured and caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure in several regions, including Donetsk, Kherson and Cherkasy, local authorities say.
Military: Russians use scorched earth tactics in Donbas, destroying everything with KAB bombs
In the Donbas, Russia is pursuing a scorched earth policy aimed at flattening Ukraine's defensive positions through overwhelming aerial firepower - precision-guided bombs from jets alongside sustained rocket strikes from helicopter gunships, as per the Ukrainian military spokesperson.
ISW: Russia achieved localized air superiority in Avdiivka before capturing it
Russia achieved temporary localized air superiority over Avdiivka by mass deployment of glide bombs, enabling close air support for advancing troops on the ground, per ISW.
