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Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russians hit Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, injuring child whose family returned after evacuation
At least one person was killed and two injured in a Russian attack on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on 7 April. Source: Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration; Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office on Telegram Quote from Filashkin: "Among the injured is a nine-year-old girl who received a shrapnel wound at her place of residence. We had evacuated the child and her family to a safer place, but in March, the family returned to Kostiantynivka. Once again, I call on all Donetsk Oblast residents, especially parents, to be responsible! Evacuate in a timely manner! Save the lives of yourself and your children!" Details: The prosecutor's office reports that at 10:30 on Monday, the Russian army conducted two airstrikes on Kostiantynivka. As a result of the attack, a woman was injured. She was diagnosed with a mine-blast injury, a fracture and abrasions. The woman received medical assistance. Less than an hour later, a residential area came under Russian attack. As a result of the strike, an 83-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries. Early reports indicate that the Russians used a UMPB-250 unified multi-purpose glide bomb. After another two hours, the Russians shelled the town with cannon artillery. A nine-year-old girl sustained a mine-blast injury, shrapnel wound and a broken leg. Donetsk Oblast Military Administration reports that eight houses, three administrative buildings, a shop and a power line were damaged in the town. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia bombs itself with 'smart bomb,' Astra reports
Russia dropped a 'smart bomb' on itself in Belgorod Oblast, the Astra Telegram channel reported on Jan bomb, a UMPB-250, was found in a village in the Russian region but there were no casualties or damage. The UMPB-250 uses the same warhead as a Soviet-era FAB-250 but is designed to be 'smart' and 'glide' with a navigation module integrated with steering, antennas, and a turbojet power unit. Russia has frequently dropped bombs on its territory or the occupied territories in Ukraine. ASTRA counted 165 self-inflicted FAB bombs in 2024 as well as 13 this year. Moscow alters and upgrades its Soviet-era bombs to overcome Ukraine's defenses and increase accuracy. It uses glide bombs, particularly in relentless attacks on Kharkiv Oblast next to the Belgorod Oblast border, which are FAB weapons upgraded with a Unified Gliding and Correction Module (UMPK), allowing it to glide to its target. Russian forces are also improving the electronic systems for satellite navigation. The bombs are often equipped with Kometa antennas to stabilize communication signals and are more impervious to electronic warfare interference. Read also: Russia launches four drone strikes in Kharkiv during day We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Yahoo
Russians drop "smart bomb" on Belgorod Oblast, Astra reports
A Russian plane accidentally dropped a "smart bomb" on Belgorod Oblast on 23 January. Source: Astra Telegram channel Details: The UMPB-250 (unified multi-purpose glide bomb) was found near the village of Bolshiye Kulbaki. It is noted that the projectile is equipped with a navigation module integrated with steering, several antennas and a turbojet power unit. Its warhead is the same as a standard FAB-250 bomb, but the UMPB was designed to be "smart" and "glide". Thus, ASTRA has counted at least 165 cases of FAB bombs falling in Russia and in the Russian-controlled occupied territories of Ukraine in 2024. In 2025, similar occurrences with 13 FABs and one missile, as well as one UMPB-250, have already been reported. Support UP or become our patron!
