Russia's use of guided aerial bombs (GAB) in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine has resulted in significant casualties and destruction, particularly in areas like Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. Over the recent weeks, Russia has significantly intensified air strikes, deploying thousands of drones, missiles, and guided bombs across Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted the need for bolstered air defense systems as Russia targets civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities and residential areas. Incidents such as the attack on a nursery in Sumy and civilian casualties in Zaporizhzhia underscore the urgent requirement for enhanced international support for Ukraine's defense efforts.

What are guided aerial bombs (GAB) and how are they being used?

Guided aerial bombs (GAB) are precision munitions used by Russia in its ongoing attacks on Ukraine. These weapons are designed to strike specific targets with high accuracy, causing significant destruction to infrastructure and resulting in civilian casualties. Recent strikes have targeted regions like Zaporizhzhia and Sumy, emphasizing the need for advanced defense systems to counteract these threats.

Where have guided aerial bombs recently struck in Ukraine?

Recent reports indicate that Russian guided aerial bombs have struck multiple locations throughout Ukraine, including Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions. These attacks have caused casualties and damaged civilian infrastructure, prompting calls for stronger air defense capabilities.

Why is Ukraine facing increased attacks from guided aerial bombs?

Ukraine is experiencing a surge in attacks from guided aerial bombs as part of Russia's intensified military strategy. The move aims to exert pressure on Ukraine by targeting civilian structures, weakening morale, and disrupting daily life. This escalation underscores the urgency for international military assistance to enhance Ukraine's defense mechanisms.

What response has Ukraine planned against the recent GAB strikes?

In response to the increased attacks from guided aerial bombs, Ukraine is seeking to reinforce its air defense systems and is calling for international support. Cooperation with allied nations is crucial to obtaining necessary technologies and resources to defend against these precision munitions and protect its civilian population.

How has the international community responded to Russia's use of guided aerial bombs?

The international community has expressed significant concern over Russia's use of guided aerial bombs in Ukraine. Countries and organizations are advocating for stronger defense tactics and providing humanitarian aid to affected areas. Diplomatic efforts are underway to address and mitigate the impact of these military actions on the civilian population.

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Shelling of Kherson with GABs on 2 February Russians drop GAB on Kherson residential area: at least two people wounded. VIDEO+PHOTOS After 4.00 p.m. on 2 February, Russian troops attacked Kherson from the air. 2 432 13

Occupiers attack Kharkiv region with lightning again Occupiers reduced use of KABs for strikes on Kharkiv, more often use "Shahed" and "Molniya" - RMA Russian troops have reduced the number of attacks on Kharkiv with the use of guided aerial bombs, but now use Shahed and Molniya drones. 794 1

The shelling of Stepnohirsk on January 27, 2025 Massive shelling of Stepnohirsk by GABs: one of bombs hit nine-story building. PHOTOS Russian troops massively shelled the village of Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region. 3 690 5 Previously in trend: War

RF drops KABs on Stepnohirsk. There are wounded Russian Federation strikes Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia with KABs: 4 people wounded The Russian occupiers struck Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, with KABs. 470 1 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of shelling of Zaporizhzhia on 8 January 2025 Strike on Zaporizhzhia on 8 January: death toll rises to 14 As a result of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on 8 January, the number of victims increased to 14. 973 1

Occupiers attacked Beryslav with KABs on January 26 Russians attacked hospital in Beryslav with KABs last night: medical workers were injured. PHOTO In the evening of 25 January, the Russian army shelled Berislav in Kherson region with anti-aircraft guns. 1 607 2

The Russian army fired KABs at its own territory in the Kursk region Russian army dropped 14 KABs on village in Kursk region overnight. This is how it "liberates" its territory, - Dmytrashkivskyi. PHOTOS In just one day, Russian troops conducted 14 guided missile strikes on a small village in the Kursk region, "liberating" their own citizens from their homes. 4 402 10

Russian attack on Zolochiv on 19 January 2025 Consequences of night strike on Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, by three GABs: 14-year-old girl wounded. PHOTOS Around 23:05 on 19 January 2025, Russian troops dropped three GABs on Zolochiv, Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region. 1 159 2 Previously in trend: War

Russia used 550 drones, 60 missiles and 660 KABs in week Russia used about 550 drones, almost 60 missiles, and over 660 cruise missiles against Ukraine in week - Zelenskyy. VIDEO In just one week, the Russian army used about 550 attack drones, nearly 60 missiles of various types, and more than 660 aerial bombs to strike at Ukrainian territory. 974 27

KAB Distance from front line to borders of Dnipropetrovsk region is less than 7 km, enemy can already reach it with KABs, - head of regional council Lukashuk The distance from the front line to the borders of the Dnipropetrovsk region has been reduced to less than 7 kilometers. The enemy can already strike with guided aerial bombs and artillery at the border communities of the region. 3 663 26

Consequences of shelling of Zaporizhzhia on January 8, 2025 Russia launched over 600 drones and 700 bombs in Ukraine in week, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Over the past week, the Russians have launched hundreds of attacks on Ukrainian towns and villages, on the positions of our soldiers on the front line, and used almost 700 aerial bombs and more than 600 attack drones. 966 12

Consequences of the shelling of Zaporizhzhia on January 8, 2025 UN: GABs’ strike on Zaporizhzhia resulted in largest number of civilian casualties in last two years The Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on January 8 resulted in the largest number of civilian casualties in a single incident in almost two years. 5 825 21

Kherson region In morning, occupiers attacked Kherson from air, two people were rescued from rubble of house. Woman was killed in Nezlamne. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the morning of 9 January, at 11.00, the Russian invaders attacked Kherson with three GABs. One bomb hit a private house, destroying it. 1 480 0

Consequences of the shelling of Zaporizhzhia on January 8 Search and rescue operations have been completed in Zaporizhzhia: 13 people killed, 33 injured. PHOTOS The search and rescue operation at the site of the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia with Ukrainian drone aircraft on 8 January has ended: 13 people were killed and 33 injured. 4 597 3

Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on January 8: Zelenskyy reacted Zelenskyy on GAB attack on Zaporizhzhia: We need to put pressure on Russia for terror. VIDEO Russian occupants have struck Zaporizhzhia with air strikes, there are dead and wounded. This is Russia's deliberate terror against Ukrainian civilians. 5 438 38

Sumy Region Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Teams Disarmed the Warhead of an Enemy Kh-59 In week, Russia launched over 630 drones, about 740 KABs and almost 50 missiles over Ukraine. They have sanctioned components - Zelenskyy Almost every day, Ukrainian soldiers defend our skies from Russian missiles and drones. During the night, Ukraine was attacked by 103 "Shaheds", which used 8755 foreign-made components. 884 12

Strike on Semenivka KAB strike on Semenivka: number of wounded rises to 9, including two children. PHOTO As a result of the Russian attack on Semenivka, Chernihiv region, 9 people were wounded, including two children - 8 and 13 years old. All were hospitalized in a hospital in a neighboring community. One person was transported to the regional hospital. 1 336 0

Stepnohirsk: aftermath of 1 January strike Occupiers attacked Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, with GABs: one person killed In the evening of 1 January, Russian invaders struck at Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region. They attacked with GABs. 689 0 Previously in trend: War

Invaders strike Slatyne in Kharkiv region with GABs Explosions near Stepnohirsk, enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia region with GABs On the evening of January 1, 2025, several explosions occurred near Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region. 1 134 2

missiles, shaheds Zelenskyy: Russia attacked Ukraine this week with 370 attack drones, 280 KABs and 80 missiles. VIDEO In total, this week Russia used more than 370 attack drones, about 280 guided aerial bombs and 80 missiles of various types against Ukraine. 819 15

Consequences of the shelling of Zolochiv on December 26 Russian GAB killed man in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region - RMA. PHOTOS On the evening of December 26, Russian troops attacked Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region with GAB. 1 567 2 Previously in trend: War

Launch of KABs Over week, enemy used 550 KABs, almost 550 drones and more than 20 missiles against Ukraine, - Zelenskyy Last night, Russian terrorists used more than 110 attack drones against Ukraine. 504 11

Shelling of Nikopol region on December 1 Russian army used 630 air bombs, 550 drones and over 100 missiles against Ukraine in week - Zelenskyy This week alone, Russia has used nearly 630 guided aerial bombs, about 550 attack drones, and more than 100 missiles of various types against Ukraine. 1 484 37

Occupiers hit Kupiansk with KAB Occupiers dropped KAB on Kupiansk, man was killed - RMA On December 4, Russian troops attacked the city of Kupiansk with a KAB. 537 1

Обстріли України Over 500 KABs, almost 660 strike drones, and about 120 missiles were fired by occupiers across Ukraine in week - Zelenskyy. VIDEO This week, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian territory using more than 500 guided aerial bombs, nearly 660 attack drones, and about 120 missiles of various types. 761 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

RF strikes at Kivsharivka with GAB: man is killed Occupiers hit Kivsharivka in Kharkiv region with GAB: man killed Russian occupation forces shelled the Kharkiv region, killing a man. 551 0 Previously in trend: War

КАБ на Сумщині Ruscists launch GABs in Sumy region - Air Force On the morning of November 25, 2024, Russian troops launched guided bombs in the direction of Sumy region. 510 2

Зеленський про російські повітряні атаки на Україну Zelenskyy: Russians fired over 800 KABs, about 460 attack drones and more than 20 missiles at Ukraine in week. VIDEO This week, Russian troops struck Ukraine with more than 800 guided aerial bombs, about 460 attack drones and more than 20 missiles of various types. 3 114 41 Previously in trend: War

КАБ Occupiers increased number of air strikes in Kharkiv region, enemy may intensify its activities - OTG "Kharkiv" In the Kharkiv region, Russian invaders increased the number of air strikes on the positions of Ukrainian defenders - the occupiers launched one missile strike and 13 air strikes using 29 GABa. 599 0 Previously in trend: War

У Харкові пролунали вибухи 18 листопада Explosions occurred in Kharkiv: Enemy launched GAB On the afternoon of November 18, explosions occurred in Kharkiv. 2 351 1 Previously in trend: War

Удар КАБом по с. Осиново на Харківщині Russians hit village of Osynove in Kharkiv region with missile launcher: Three people injured (updates). PHOTOS Today, on November 16, the occupiers attacked the village of Osynovo, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, causing civilian casualties. 971 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Обстріли Сумщини Occupiers attack Sumy region daily with average of 30 KABs and 40 FPV drones - RMA Every day, Russian troops strike the Sumy region with an average of 30 KABs and 40 FPV drones 591 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Удари по Запорізькій області 12 листопада Consequences of GAB strike on multi-storey building in Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia: 2 people are released. PHOTO On the morning of 12 November, Russian invaders attacked Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region. They hit a multi-storey building. There are victims. 1 697 0

Зеленський заслухав на Ставці доповіді щодо протидії російським КАБам Zelenskyy held meeting of Staff: There are technological solutions for comprehensive program to counter Russian KABs On Monday, November 11, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. In particular, there was a report on a comprehensive program against Russian guided bombs. 4 278 22 Previously in trend: War

РФ скинула три КАБи на Запоріжжя: є жертви Consequences of hostile attack on Zaporizhzhia: number of casualties rises to 21. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the morning of 11 November, Russian invaders attacked Zaporizhzhia with GABs. They hit civilians. 3 678 2

Обстріл Запорізької області 10 листопада During week, Russian Federation released 800 KABs and about 600 drones across Ukraine. This night - 145 drones - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Last night, Russia launched a record 145 Shaheds and other attack drones against Ukraine. This week, it used more than 800 guided aerial bombs, about 600 attack drones, and nearly 20 missiles of various types. 1 145 11

КАБи Russians changed design of air defense systems, and now they began to fly further - spokesman of Southern Defense Forces Voloshin Since the beginning of September, the Russian invaders have changed the design of guided aerial bombs, which has increased their range. 6 194 44 Previously in trend: War

Удар по Харкову 8 листопада Ruscists attacked Kharkiv with aerial bombs, there is hit in high-rise building (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of November 8, the Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv with air strikes. One of the strikes hit an area of dense residential and historical buildings in the center of Kharkiv. 6 948 14

Наслідки атаки на Запоріжжя 7 листопада Consequences of attack on Zaporizhzhia: Occupiers struck with 6 GABs, number of injured reached 40 people, including 4 children This afternoon, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia with 6 GABs that hit civilian infrastructure. The attack resulted in deaths and many wounded, including children. 3 449 6

поранений чоловік після атаки росіян на запоріжж Russian missile hit house in Zaporizhzhia: "Rroof fell on me, and family was in house. I was first to dig out child...". VIDEO The Russians hit a private residential building in Zaporizhzhia. 6 882 3 Previously in trend: War

Вибухи пролунали у Запорізькій області Explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia region: Russian Federation launches GABs Explosions occurred in the Zaporizhzhia region during an air raid alert. 1 578 2 Previously in trend: War

Вибухи пролунали у Сумах Explosions occurred in Sumy: Russian Federation fires KABs During the alarm, explosions were heard in Sumy. According to Censor.NET, this was reported by Suspilne correspondents. 1 786 6 Previously in trend: War

Удар КАБами по Харкову Night shelling of Kharkiv: GABs hit forest belt and open area, there are casualties On the night of 5 November, Russians launched GAB strikes in Kharkiv. "Arrivals" were recorded in Shevchenkivskyi and Kyivskyi districts. 1 321 0

вибух Russians struck Shevchenkivskyi and Kyivskyi districts of Kharkiv with GABs On the night of 5 November, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with GABs. 2 447 2

Окупанти атакували КАБами Харківщину 3 листопада Occupiers attacked five villages in Kharkiv region with KABs: houses and power grids were damaged. PHOTO Russian occupants continue to strike at the civilian population of the Kharkiv region. Throughout the day, the enemy was firing at the settlements of the region with multiple rocket launchers. 1 319 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Наслідки атаки дрона на будинок у Святошинському районі More than 900 KABs and almost 500 Shaheds, - Zelenskyy told what Russia used to strike Ukraine during week. VIDEO Last night, Russia terrorised Ukraine with more than 50 attack drones, and over the past week, it has struck various regions of Ukraine with more than 900 KABs, launched about 30 missiles and almost 500 "shaheds". 1 582 25

вибух Occupiers hit civilian enterprise in Derhachi with GAB - RMA On the evening of October 31, Russians dropped the GAB on Derhachi. 1 197 1

вибух Explosions are heard in Kharkiv, Russians drop GABs on city On the evening of October 31, Russians shelled Kharkiv. 5 520 17