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In 2025, the use of Guided Aerial Bombs (GABs) by Russian forces has resulted in significant destruction across Ukraine. Cities like Kupiansk, Kherson, and various regions in Kharkiv have been frequently targeted. The situation remains dire as GAB attacks continue to injure countless civilians, with infrastructure and homes suffering extensive damage. Recent reports indicate up to 67,000 GABs deployed since the invasion's onset. Despite the relentless bombing, Ukraine's air defense continues to innovate countermeasures, offering hope amidst adversity. This ongoing conflict highlights the devastatingly strategic use of guided aerial bombs and the formidable challenges facing Ukraine’s defense forces.

What is a Guided Aerial Bomb (GAB) and how is it used?

A Guided Aerial Bomb (GAB) is a precision-guided munition designed to deliver a targeted strike on adversaries. Since 2025, Russian forces have used GABs extensively in Ukraine resulting in significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. GABs can be deployed from aircraft and guided to their targets, causing devastating impacts.

How often have Russian forces used GABs in Ukraine?

Since their full-scale invasion, Russian forces have deployed approximately 67,000 GABs across Ukraine, making them a primary weapon of choice in the ongoing conflict of 2025. The frequent use of these bombs highlights their strategic importance in disrupting Ukrainian defense and inflicting widespread damage.

Which regions in Ukraine have been most affected by GAB attacks?

Regions such as Kharkiv, Sumy, and Kherson have borne the brunt of GAB attacks resulting in substantial civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Regular bombings in cities like Kupiansk underscore the targeting of populated and strategic areas by Russian forces.

What measures are Ukrainian forces taking to counter GAB threats?

Ukraine’s defense has innovated countermeasures against GABs, including advanced air defense technologies capable of intercepting these bombs. Continuous development and adaptation of tactics are crucial in mitigating the GAB threat and protecting civilian areas from ongoing attacks.

What has been the impact of GABs on civilians and infrastructure in Ukraine?

The use of GABs has resulted in thousands of injuries and deaths among civilians, extensive property damage, and significant infrastructural destruction. Cities like Kherson and Kupiansk see regular targeting, leading to widespread humanitarian challenges exacerbated by these relentless attacks.

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shelling of Dnipropetrovsk region Russians struck Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region with GAB: two people injured. PHOTOS On Sunday, 11 May, Russian occupiers attacked the Velykomykhailivka community of Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region, with a guided aerial bomb. Two men were injured. 811 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Strike on Zaporizhzhia region Enemy is striking frontline communities in Zaporizhzhia region with KAB missiles: woman has been seriously wounded. PHOTO Russian troops hit frontline communities in the Zaporizhzhia region with KABAs. 773 4

Sumy region Russians dropped 8 GABs on village of Richky in Sumy region: woman was killed, man was wounded, there were destructions. PHOTOS On 8 May, a woman was killed in her own home and a security guard of a local enterprise was injured in an air strike on the village of Richky, Sumy region. 1 191 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region

occupiers struck Sumy region in morning of 8 May In morning, occupiers struck residential sector of Bilopillia community in Sumy region, and woman was rescued from rubble. PHOTO On the morning of 8 May, the enemy carried out air strikes on the territory of the Bilopillia community in Sumy region. As a result of the shelling, one residential building was completely destroyed, three more civilian homes and seven outbuildings were damaged. 1 078 6

KAB-500 bomb Unexploded KAB-500 aerial bomb neutralized in Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region. PHOTO State Emergency Service sappers neutralized a KAB-500 aerial bomb that failed to detonate in the village of Hrushkivka, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region. 1 302 3 Previously in trend: KAB shellings

Shelling of Dnipropetrovsk region by Russian troops on 6 May 2025 GABs strike on Synelnykove district: woman’s body is recovered from rubble In the Pokrovsk community of the Synelnykove district in the Dnipropetrovsk region, the body of an 82-year-old woman was recovered from the rubble of a destroyed house. 586 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Shelling of Dnipropetrovsk region by Russian troops on 6 May 2025 Russia strikes Dnipropetrovsk region with GABs: 8 people wounded, dozens of houses damaged. PHOTOS Russian troops shelled two districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region. The invaders fired with GABs, kamikaze drones and artillery. 1 137 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

military man’s house in Zolochiv destroyed Strike with aerial bombs on Zolochiv: house of soldier who was seriously wounded in Kursk region was destroyed. PHOTO This morning, Russian troops dropped two aerial bombs on Zolochiv, Kharkiv region. One completely destroyed a house that was empty at the time of the enemy attack. 1 995 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

The situation in Kostiantynivka Russians have significantly intensified shelling of Kostiantynivka, but there have been no attempts to physically enter city, according to DeepState. MAP Recently, Russian troops have intensified shelling of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region using fibre-optic FPV drones and KABs. 2 320 2 Previously in trend: Update of DeepState map Strikes on Kostiantynivka

Russians shell Romny district of Sumy region on April 24, 2025 Russians drop GABs on civilian infrastructure in Sumy region: two people injured An investigation has been launched into two people wounded in an enemy air strike on Shostka district in Sumy region. 563 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Russians dropped GABs on village of Tsapivka Russians dropped GABs on village of Tsapivka in Kharkiv region: woman was injured. PHOTOS On 2 May, Russian troops attacked the village of Tsapivka, Kharkiv region, with GABs. Houses were damaged and a woman was injured. 411 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

ses, kupiansk Russians dropped GABs on Kupiansk: private house damaged, fire broke out. PHOTOS On 28 April, Russian aircraft bombed the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region. 422 0

Russian Federation strikes Manukhivka in Sumy region with GABs on April 22, 2025 Russians attacked village of Riasne in Sumy region with GABs, wounding three men On April 24, at about 10:00 a.m., the Russian army launched air strikes on the village of Riasne in the Krasnopil community. Three men were wounded and taken to a hospital in Sumy. 276 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Kupiansk after strike by GABs Enemy hit Kupiansk with GABs: 4 people wounded, there are destructions. PHOTOS Today, on 22 April 2025, Russian troops attacked Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, with GABs. 476 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

Russian Federation strikes Horokhovatka in Kharkiv region with GAB Ruscists hit Horokhovatka in Kharkiv region with GAB: 2 people were injured, fires broke out. PHOTOS In the morning, the Russian invaders attacked the village of Horokhovatka, Borova TG, Izium district, Kharkiv region, with a GAB. 716 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Derhachi after drop of GAB Ruscists dropped aerial bomb on Slatyne: houses destroyed. PHOTOS Russian troops conducted an air strike on the residential sector of a border settlement in Kharkiv region. 1 342 2

Strike on Slatyne on 14 April In morning, Russians attacked Slatyne in Kharkiv region with GAB, man was wounded. PHOTOS Around 6:40 a.m. on 14 April, Russian troops struck Slatyne again, Kharkiv region, with a GAB. 384 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Shaheds Russia has used 67,000 GABs and 22,400 Shahed drones against Ukraine – Air Force Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has fired 67,000 guided bombs, thousands of missiles of various types, and 22,400 Shahed strike UAVs at the territory of Ukraine. 344 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Consequences of shelling in Kharkiv region Russians drop GABs on Liutivka in Kharkiv region, one person injured. PHOTOS On the evening of April 8, Russian troops attacked the village of Liutivka, Kharkiv region, with guided aerial bombs. 402 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russian Federation struck Tokarivka Druha. Consequences of attack Ruscists attacked private sector of Tokarivka Druha in Kharkiv region: man killed. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked Tokarivka Druha village in Kharkiv region, killing a man and injuring others. 456 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Occupiers attacked Kharkiv region with GAB Occupiers dropped GAB on Tokarivka Druha village in Kharkiv region, man killed Russian invaders attacked the village of Tokarivka Druha, Kharkiv region, with a guided aerial bomb. 542 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have learned how to fight against the KABs. Details More than 10,000 guided bombs dropped by Russians on Ukraine in 3 months Against the backdrop of the ceasefire negotiations, the number of combat clashes on the frontline in March increased compared to February: 4,270 against 3,274. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 12,631 military clashes. 431 5 Previously in trend: KAB shellings

Consequences of Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia region Russians hit Zaporizhzhia region with GABs, woman killed, 5 people wounded - RMA. PHOTOS On 31 March, Russian troops launched five attacks with KABs on a community in the region, killing a woman. 2 315 1

Consequences of the shelling of Kupiansk Russians hit Kupiansk with KAB: there may be people under rubble. PHOTOS On the evening of 30 March, Russian forces dropped a guided aerial bomb on the centre of Kupiansk. 1 648 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

russia,kab,fighter,aircraftkrf Russians hit Sumy region with KAB, one person killed On March 23, 2025, during the day, the occupiers fired and dropped guided aerial bombs on the civilian infrastructure of the Myropillia community of the Sumy district. 1 397 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region

Enemy attacked suburbs of Odesa Russians fired more than 1580 KABs, almost 1100 drones and 15 missiles at Ukraine in week - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Russian troops continue to attack Ukrainian cities and towns using guided aerial bombs, attack drones and missiles. 867 21 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

explosion Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhia region, Russians attack region with UAVs and GABs – RMA On the evening of March 20, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia region with GABs and drones. 932 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Krasnopillia Russians drop GABs on house in Krasnopillia in Sumy region: two people are killed On March 20, at about 3:20 p.m., the Russian military dropped GABs on a residential building in Krasnopillia village, Sumy district. Two residents were killed. 835 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region

Russia launches massive airstrikes on Kupiansk. Over 30 KABs hit center of Kupiansk: Three injured, one person killed The security situation in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, is deteriorating. The occupiers are attacking civilian and infrastructure facilities in the city. 2 448 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

GAB Over past few hours, Russian forces have dropped at least 20 GABs on Kupiansk – RMA In the evening of 19 March, Russians massively attack Kupiansk with guided aerial bombs. 1 412 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

Russians strike Kupiansk with GAB Russians dropped GAB on Kupiansk: woman was wounded On March 19, in the afternoon, Russian troops attacked the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region. A woman was wounded. 401 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk

Russians attacked the border of Chernihiv region with GABs Occupiers attacked Semenivka community in Chernihiv region with GABs, damaging residential buildings. PHOTOS On the afternoon of Tuesday, 18 March, Russian invaders attacked the Semenivka community in the Chernihiv region with guided aerial bombs. The attack damaged residential buildings and outbuildings. 748 2 Previously in trend: Russian strike with GABs on the border area of the Chernihiv region

Consequences of attack on Chernihiv region on 15 March 2025 Russians fired 1360 KABs, more than 1020 drones and more than 10 missiles at Ukraine in week - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Over the course of the week, Russia fired hundreds of times at Ukrainian cities and districts with various weapons. 775 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

shelling of Kherson on March 14 For second time in day, Russians struck Kherson with GABs, killing one person, injuring four others. PHOTOS (updated) For the second time on Friday, 14 March, Russian invaders struck Kherson with guided aerial bombs. 1 870 9 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Kherson with GABs

Kherson on March 14 Russians dropped GAB on Kherson city centre: three wounded, medical facility, shops, offices, and cars damaged. VIDEO&PHOTOS (updated) On 14 March, in the afternoon, Russian troops dropped a GAB (Guided Aerial Bomb) on the city centre of Kherson. Many buildings were damaged, and a 23-year-old man, a 50-year-old woman, and a 49-year-old man were injured.  4 653 12 Previously in trend: Russians dropped GAB on Kherson city centre

Destruction of GABs. Ukrainian Armed Forces have learnt to withstand Russian aerial bombs Ukraine’s Armed Forces have found way to neutralise Russian GABs - Telegraph The defence forces may have found a way to counter Russian guided aerial bombs that Russian troops drop on Ukrainian positions and frontline settlements. 13 161 13 Previously in trend: AFU has learnt to counteract GABs

Consequences of strike on Kostiantynivka Russians fired about 1,200 KABs, almost 870 drones and more than 80 missiles at Ukraine in week, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO During this week, Russia has launched hundreds of attacks against Ukrainians with various weapons: about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, nearly 870 attack drones and more than 80 missiles of various types. 844 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Consequences of attack on Druzhkivka Russian strike on Druzhkivka: number of wounded increased to 12, including 15-year-old girl. PHOTO On 8 March 2025, at 21:54, Russian troops attacked Druzhkivka, Donetsk region. Previously, the enemy used an UMPB D-30 SN bomb for the attack. 1 575 0 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Druzhkivka

Russians attacked Kramatorsk with GABs Occupiers shelled industrial zone and civilian infrastructure of Kramatorsk On the morning of 6 March, Russian troops shelled the industrial zone and civilian infrastructure of the city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk region. 1 191 0

Occupiers attacked Slatyne with GABs on 6 March Russians attacked Slatyne in Kharkiv region in morning: local resident was killed. PHOTOS Around 5:05 a.m. on 6 March, the occupiers launched a combined strike with aerial bombs on Slatyne, Kharkiv region. 911 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Ukrainians have learnt to resist GABs Ukraine has deprived Russia of one of its main advantages on frontline: it disrupts Russian GAB strikes - Forbes Ukraine is disrupting Russian guided bomb strikes along the entire front line, depriving Russia of one of its main advantages on the battlefield. A year ago, Russian fighter-bombers launched about a hundred guided bombs along the 1,287-kilometre frontline in Ukraine every day. 17 530 29 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of the shelling of Huliaipole Russian troops hit Huliaipole with KABs: there may be people under rubble On the evening of February 26, Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs, there may be people under the rubble. 1 055 6

Zolochiv, shelling Occupiers hit Zolochiv in Kharkiv region with GABs, three people injured. PHOTOS On the afternoon of Wednesday, 26 February, Russian invaders struck twice at the village of Zolochiv, Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region. Three people were injured in the shelling. 513 0 Previously in trend: War

Strike on Kostiantynivka on 26 February 2025 Ruscists hit Kostiantynivka with KABs: at least 5 people killed, 8 wounded. PHOTO At least 5 people were killed and 8 wounded as a result of Russian strikes on Konstiantynivka, Donetsk region. 4 645 23

Russian occupiers attacked Hlukhiv on morning of 26 January Russian army hit Hlukhiv with GABs: wholesale base and fire station damaged (updated) On the morning of 26 February, Russian invaders attacked the city of Hlukhiv, Sumy region, with guided aerial bombs. 885 0

Zelenskyy Russians used almost 1150 attack drones, more than 1400 KABs and 35 missiles against Ukraine in week - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Last night, Russia used 267 attack drones against Ukraine, making a total of almost 1,150 attack drones, over 1,400 guided aerial bombs, and 35 missiles of various types over the past week. 1 389 36

KAB Occupiers hit Zolochiv community in Kharkiv region with KABs, wounding woman On the afternoon of Saturday, February 22, Russian invaders launched air strikes with anti-aircraft gunships on the village of Zolochiv and the village of Svitlychne in the Kharkiv region. As a result of enemy shelling, a 61-year-old woman was injured. 484 1 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of the strike on Kostiantynivka Enemy dropped 7 KABs on Kostiantynivka: there are victims, civilian infrastructure is damaged. PHOTOS Occupiers conducted 7 air strikes on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. An investigation has been launched into the deaths of two civilians and the injury of three others. 1 629 3