Emerging Threat: Guided Bombs on the Frontline

The Russian military has begun deploying a new type of weapon - guided aerial bombs (GABs) with jet engines - in southern Ukraine, particularly in the Odesa region. These are being used individually to assess the effectiveness of defense forces. The threat to the population is considered manageable, as these munitions can be intercepted by air defense systems.

According to Yuriy Ignat, head of the communications department of the Ukrainian Air Force, these GABs are significantly cheaper than cruise missiles. They have already reached the Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Poltava regions. The enemy uses them sporadically to test the response of Ukrainian defense forces.

“These bombs, launched from Su-34 aircraft, resemble cruise missiles in flight characteristics, allowing them to be intercepted by air defense systems. Recently, the Southern Air Command confirmed that two of these long-range guided bombs were intercepted. The fall of a third bomb was recorded in an uninhabited area with no consequences,” said the military representative.

Meanwhile, the Air Force representative urged the public not to panic. Currently, these munitions do not pose a critical threat, as they can be successfully intercepted.

Ignat also noted that Russia continues to enhance its strike capabilities, while Ukraine, along with its partners, is working on advancing defense technologies. For the civilian population, it is crucial not to ignore air raid signals and to seek shelter.