Russian forces continue to intensify their use of guided aerial bombs (GABs) in Ukraine, causing widespread destruction to civilian infrastructure and numerous casualties. This month, several Ukrainian regions, including Sumy and Zaporizhzhia, have been bombarded repeatedly, resulting in fatalities and hundreds of injuries. This escalation has been marked by the dropping of thousands of GABs, and responses from Ukrainian forces as they attempt to defend their territories. Reports from various Ukrainian regions show continuous vigilance and resilience amidst ongoing aggression. The conflict emphasizes the severe impact on civilians and infrastructure, underscoring the urgent need for resolution and humanitarian relief. The continued news coverage aims to inform and drive international awareness and action regarding the plight of those caught in this relentless war.
What are the significant impacts of GAB strikes on Ukraine?
GAB strikes have resulted in significant destruction of civilian infrastructure including homes, schools, and hospitals, causing numerous civilian casualties. The constant bombardment has created widespread fear, displacement, and an urgent need for humanitarian assistance. Additionally, it exacerbates the already strained Ukrainian defense forces, leading to a persistent need for international support and intervention.
How often are guided aerial bombs (GABs) used in Ukraine?
Guided aerial bombs are used frequently in Ukraine, with recent reports indicating a high volume of attacks weekly. Numerous Ukrainian cities have been targeted, with GAB strikes intensifying in areas like Sumy and Zaporizhzhia. The persistent use of these weapons highlights the ongoing aggression and its lethal impact on the civilian population.
How has Ukraine responded to the increase in GAB strikes?
Ukraine has responded by strengthening its defense operations and seeking increased military and humanitarian support from international allies. There are ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of these strikes through improved early warning systems and public safety measures. Ukrainian defense forces are also working to counter these attacks with their own missile systems.
What regions in Ukraine are most affected by GAB strikes?
The regions most affected by GAB strikes include Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Kherson. Each of these regions has reported extensive damage to infrastructure and significant civilian casualties. The geographical spread of these attacks highlights the widespread nature of the conflict and its impact across Ukraine.
What are the humanitarian needs arising from GAB strikes in Ukraine?
The humanitarian needs are extensive due to the severe destruction of homes and infrastructure, leading to displacement and shortages of essentials such as food, water, and medical care. International aid is critical in addressing these necessities, including emergency shelter, medical support, and psychological aid for traumatized civilians impacted by the conflict.
What international support is Ukraine receiving against GAB strikes?
Ukraine is receiving various forms of international support, including military aid in the form of weapons and technology to counter GAB strikes, humanitarian assistance to address the immediate needs of affected civilians, and political backing in international forums to sanction and diplomatically isolate aggressors. This support is vital in sustaining Ukraine's resilience against the ongoing assault.
Why are GABs a significant threat in the Ukrainian conflict?
GABs are a significant threat due to their precision and ability to cause extensive damage to targeted areas, especially civilian infrastructure. Their use in populated regions results in both immediate casualties and long-term disruptions to civilian life. The targeted nature of these attacks compounds their impact, making them a formidable component of the ongoing military strategies utilized by Russian forces against Ukraine.
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Russian forces struck private sector in Zaporizhzhia with KAB bomb: house was destroyed and there was damage. VIDEO+PHOTOS In the early hours of 19 August 2026, a Russian guided aerial bomb destroyed a private house in one of Zaporizhzhia’s districts. 1 048 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia
Russia fired over 1,550 drones, nearly 1,560 KABs and 62 rockets at Ukraine over course of week, – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Throughout the week, 13 regions of Ukraine came under attack from enemy drones, KABs and missiles, the majority of which were ballistic. 1 000 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
Occupiers strike Sumy with four KABs: man killed, around 20 houses damaged. PHOTO Russian occupation forces dropped four guided aerial bombs on civilian infrastructure in Sumy. 1 594 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy by KABs
Occupiers dropped KAB on Zaporizhzhia: 4 injured, cars on fire, building damaged (updated). PHOTOS On the morning of 10 August 2026, Russian forces carried out an air strike on Zaporizhzhia. 1 524 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
KAB strike on Sumy: 14 people injured, including child (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 10 August, the Russians dropped five KAB bombs on Sumy. The attack left five people injured and caused damage to private homes and blocks of flats. 2 632 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy by KABs Shelling of Sumy
Russia fired over 1,560 drones, 1,540 guided missiles and 61 rockets at Ukraine in the past week, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Russia continues to attack Ukrainian towns and villages using drones, aerial bombs and missiles, including ballistic missiles. 1 522 50 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
Russians struck Sumy with four KABs: two people were injured, and buildings and infrastructure were damaged On the night of August 6, Russian troops carried out four strikes with guided aerial bombs (KAB) on civilian infrastructure in Sumy. At least two people were injured as a result of the attack, and significant damage was also reported. 1 032 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy by KABs
Russia dropped record 8,300 KABs in July, with over 250 combat engagements taking place daily on front line In July 2026, the Russian army intensified its aerial terror along the line of contact. The past month was also marked by a high intensity of combat operations. 893 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front
Russia struck high-rise building in Kherson with two KAB bombs. VIDEO+PHOTO Russian occupying forces dropped aerial bombs on one of Kherson’s districts this morning. 1 633 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kherson
Russia fired around 1,900 drones, nearly 1,600 KABs and 144 missiles at Ukraine over the course of week, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Over the course of the week, Russian forces carried out strikes on 16 Ukrainian regions using drones, guided aerial bombs (KABs) and missiles. 1 742 35 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
Enemy strikes community in Mykolaiv region with KABs: houses and administrative building damaged. PHOTOS Russian forces struck the Halytsynove community in Mykolaiv region with guided aerial bombs. 605 0 Previously in trend: Shellings of Mykolaiv region
Ruscists strike Pavlohrad with KAB: apartments on fire, one person killed Russian occupiers struck Pavlohrad with a KAB, killing one person. 1 888 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region
"Knights never abandon their own": following KAB strike on Druzhkivka, soldiers rescued seriously injured cat. VIDEO Following a Russian air strike using guided bombs on Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region, servicemen from the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade, named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign, rescued a seriously injured cat. The animal was evacuated from the shelling zone and handed over to vets. 4 196 14 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone
"Birds of Magyar" pilots shoot down rare Forpost-R UAV with Chaklun-KM interceptor over Kursk region. VIDEO Pilots of the 7th Topota Battalion of the 414th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade "Birds of Magyar" destroyed a rare Russian Forpost-R reconnaissance-and-strike UAV. 3 247 8 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations
Occupiers launched KAB strike on Zaporizhzhia: two injured. PHOTO During the day, Russian invaders launched a second round of KAB strikes on Zaporizhzhia. 916 4 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Russia launched nearly 1,700 drones, over 1,630 guided bombs and 95 missiles at Ukraine over course of week, – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Throughout the week, Russian troops continued to attack Ukrainian towns and villages using drones, aerial bombs and various types of missiles. 1 356 35 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
Russia struck residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with KABs: 3 killed, 13 injured, buildings ablaze (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the morning of 21 July 2026, Russian forces launched a strike on Zaporizhzhia using KABs. 4 789 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia
Night-time strike on Kramatorsk with nine KABs: two dead and 10 wounded. PHOTO Russian forces dropped nine guided bombs on Kramatorsk during the night. Two people were killed and a further 10 were injured. High-rise buildings and medical facilities were damaged. 1 614 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk
Russia has struck Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs for second time in 24 hours: one person has been killed and others injured. PHOTOS On the afternoon of 20 July, Russian occupying forces once again attacked Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. 1 508 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces struck Pavlohrad with KAB: two dead, 15 wounded, including child (updated). PHOTO On the morning of 20 July, the enemy launched an attack on Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Two people were killed and a further eight were injured. 1 681 5 Previously in trend: Strike on Pavlohrad
Occupiers struck Zaporizhzhia: two people killed, 42 injured, including 8 children (updated). PHOTOS On Sunday, 19 July, Russian occupation forces launched KAB strikes on Zaporizhzhia. Preliminary reports indicate fatalities and three injuries. 2 961 17 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region Shelling of Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces dropped seven KAB bombs on Sumy: three injured, one person trapped under the rubble. PHOTO On the morning of 19 July, the enemy carried out strikes using guided aerial bombs against civilian infrastructure in the city of Sumy. 1 524 1 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy
Enemy struck Zaporizhzhia with KAB bombs: five injured, including two children. PHOTOS On Saturday, 18 July, Russian forces carried out air strikes on Zaporizhzhia. There are casualties, including children. 1 281 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia
Russians strike Izium with KAB: seven injured, including three children (updated) Russian forces struck Izium in the Kharkiv region with a guided aerial bomb. Three people were wounded in the attack, including an eight-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl. 984 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region
Occupiers dropped five KABs on Sumy: civilian infrastructure was damaged On the night of July 16–17, Russian occupation forces launched five strikes on Sumy using guided aerial bombs. The attack resulted in hits on civilian infrastructure facilities. 1 166 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy by KABs
Russia struck Kharkiv with KAB: nine people injured On Wednesday, 15 July, during the day, Russian occupiers launched a guided air strike on the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv. Nine people are reported to have been injured. 829 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv
Russia launched six strikes with KABs on Sumy: three killed, 17 people injured, three people seriously (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the morning of July 15, the enemy launched six strikes with guided aerial bombs on the territory of the Sumy community. 3 364 19 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy
Russia struck Slatyne in Kharkiv region with KABs: one woman was killed and another wounded. PHOTOS At around 10:00 on 14 July, Russian forces carried out a strike using guided aerial bombs on the village of Slatyne in the Kharkiv district. One woman was killed in the attack, and another local resident was injured. 547 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region
Twelve people now wounded in Russian KAB attack on Zaporizhzhia (updated) The number of people injured in the Russian guided aerial bomb strike on Zaporizhzhia and the surrounding district has risen to seven. 1 390 3 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Russian drones struck Zaporizhzhia and Odesa: there are casualties and damage. PHOTOS (updated) On the evening of 12 July, Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with drones, leaving two people injured. 2 075 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia Shelling of Odessa region
Russia has launched KAB strikes on Sumy: there are already five dead, including child, and further 30 injured, five of whom are in serious condition (updated). PHOTOS On the afternoon of 11 July 2026, the enemy launched an attack using three guided aerial bombs on civilian infrastructure in the Zarichne district of Sumy. 6 580 53 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy Shelling of Sumy by KABs
Russia dropped three FAB-250 bombs on Kramatorsk: two civilians killed. PHOTOS A man and a woman were killed as a result of a nighttime air strike on a residential area of Kramatorsk. Twenty-two houses and six cars were also damaged. 1 037 6 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region
Russia has stepped up its KAB strikes on Sumy: there have already been 16 attacks since start of July, - Regional Military Administration Russian forces have significantly increased the number of guided air-to-ground bomb strikes on Sumy. Since the beginning of July alone, the enemy has already carried out 16 attacks using KABs on the regional capital. 515 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region
Enemy struck factory in Zaporizhzhia with guided air bomb: man was injured and there is damage. PHOTO On the night of Tuesday, 7 July 2026, Russian forces carried out air strikes on Zaporizhzhia. One person was injured as a result of the enemy attack on the city. 1 167 3 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
The Russians launched KAB strikes on Kharkiv: one person killed, 20 injured, including four children (updated) On the afternoon of 7 July, Russian troops launched KAB strikes on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. 1 833 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Seven aerial bombs in half an hour: Russia destroys school, church and houses in Kherson region – Regional Military Administration. VIDEO Russian troops carried out a powerful air strike on the Muzykivka community in Kherson region. As a result of the attack, an educational institution, a church, residential houses, and civilian cars were seriously damaged. Two civilians are also known to have been injured. 956 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kherson region Russian attack on Kherson with GABs
Russia strikes Kherson region with KABs: two children injured – CMA Two girls, aged 11 and 17, were injured in the village of Zelenivka in Kherson region as a result of a Russian strike with guided aerial bombs (KABs). 309 1 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Kherson with GABs
Russia used around 2,200 drones, over 1,730 guided bombs and 106 missiles against Ukraine over course of week, – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Russian troops continue to attack Ukrainian towns and villages using drones, guided bombs and various types of missiles, including ballistic missiles. 715 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
Russia strikes Sumy with KABs and UAVs: 4 dead, including a 5-year-old girl, 27 injured (updated). PHOTOS The city of Sumy has been under a massive attack by Russian UAVs and KABs throughout July 3. 7 072 62 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region Drone attack on Sumy
Russia strikes Sumy with aerial bombs: woman killed, four people injured (updated) Russian occupation forces struck the territory of the Sumy community with guided aerial bombs. An elderly woman was wounded in the attack. 1 209 3 Previously in trend: attacks on the Sumy region
Ukraine begins using its own guided aerial bombs at front – Fedorov The Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun combat use of domestically produced guided aerial bombs (KABs). Products from two Ukrainian developers out of eight have been involved in supplies to the front. 3 613 17 Previously in trend: Ukraine develops its own guided aerial bombs
Ruscists drop seven guided aerial bombs on Kharkiv: 15-year-old boy killed, 32 injured, including children. PHOTOS (updated) Russian occupation forces dropped seven guided aerial bombs on Kharkiv. One person was killed and others were injured. 5 775 23 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with KABs: one woman injured, - RMA On the morning of July 1, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs. 755 1 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia
Ruscists struck civilian infrastructure in Sumy region with KABs: 21 people injured (updated) Russian troops struck a civilian infrastructure facility in the Sumy community. 1 549 9 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region
Russians hit Kherson with KABs: two injured Russian troops are attacking Kherson with guided aerial bombs. One person is known to have been injured. 518 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kherson
Russia launched around 2,200 drones, over 1,800 KABs and 87 missiles at Ukraine in one week, – Zelenskyy. VIDEO Throughout the week, Russian forces continued to attack Ukrainian territory using strike drones, guided aerial bombs, and various types of missiles. 802 16 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine
Day in Sumy region: 13 people injured in attacks by the Russian Federation. PHOTOS In the Sumy region, 13 people in various communities were injured as a result of attacks by KABs and UAVs. 489 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region
The enemy attacked Kharkiv with KABs: a dead woman was found under the rubble. 9 people were injured, including two children (updated) On the night of 19 June, Russian forces once again attacked Kharkiv with KAB bombs: at least eight people were injured, and a woman was rescued from the rubble. 1 937 0 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region
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