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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Strike on Dnipropetrovsk region Enemy struck Dnipropetrovsk region with KAB: 7 injured, two people in serious condition. PHOTO On the afternoon of 9 June 2026, Russian forces struck the Vasylkivka community in the Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. 711 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Sloviansk after the shelling Enemy struck Sloviansk with aerial bombs: at least seven people wounded. PHOTOS On the afternoon of 8 June 2026, Russian forces launched strikes on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region. 1 123 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Balabyne after the shelling Russian forces have struck Zaporizhzhia and Balabyne: three dead, several injured (updated). PHOTO On the morning of 7 June 2026, Russian forces attacked the village of Balabyne in the Zaporizhzhia region. 1 663 5

In the Chernihiv region, the enemy attacked enterprises and infrastructure: there is destruction Enemy attacked Chernihiv region with drones and aerial bombs: warehouses and equipment destroyed. PHOTOS Over the past 24 hours, the communities of Semenivka, Koriukivka, Horodnia and others in the Chernihiv region have come under enemy attack. Enterprises, transport and energy infrastructure have been damaged; the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. 1 242 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

The strike on Zaporizhzhia on 5 May Day of Mourning declared in Zaporizhzhia on May 6 after Russian strike. VIDEO+PHOTOS A Day of Mourning has been declared in Zaporizhzhia on May 6 for those killed in a Russian strike with guided aerial bombs. 3 219 17 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia

The enemy has attacked the Yampil community: the extent of the damage is still being assessed Russia launched KABs on Yampil community in Sumy region: nursery and several houses were damaged The Russian military dropped KABs on civilian infrastructure in the Yampil community in the Sumy region. 1 243 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Two women were injured in the Zolochiv community, and five more civilians were injured in Derhachi Occupiers struck Zolochiv community with missile in morning. In afternoon, they attacked Derhachi with UAV, there are casualties. PHOTO Russian forces struck the Zolochiv community with guided aerial bombs, injuring two women. In Derhachi, drones injured a further five civilians. 533 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Kramatorsk Russia attacks Kramatorsk with FAB bombs for second time in day: four people killed, including teenager, two men injured. PHOTO (updated) Russian forces carried out an airstrike on Kramatorsk in the evening. As a result of the attack, four people were killed, and two others were injured. 3 390 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

KAB attack on the Shostka community: one dead and several injured Enemy attacked Shostka community in Sumy region; there is one dead woman and several wounded (updated). PHOTO On 3 April, Russian forces attacked the Shostka community with guided aerial bombs. A high-rise building was hit. 1 169 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Shelling of Komyshuvakha Russian forces struck Komyshuvakha in Zaporizhzhia region: man was killed. PHOTO On the afternoon of 22 March 2026, Russian forces once again attacked the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed as a result of an enemy strike on the Zaporizhzhia district. 1 014 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Enemy strike on Zaporizhzhia on 11 March Russians strike residential area in Zaporizhzhia with KABs: 11 injured, including two children. PHOTOS (updated) On Wednesday, 11 March, Russian invaders attacked Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs (KABs). Casualties reported. 3 499 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

Sumy region Russia struck Hlukhiv community with KABs: one man killed, three injured. PHOTOS (updated) On 10 March, Russian troops struck the Hlukhiv community in the Sumy region with guided aerial bombs. A civilian man was killed in the attack on one of the enterprises. 1 964 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Shelling of Kramatorsk Enemy struck centre of Kramatorsk with KAB: one man killed, six wounded, including children. PHOTO On the night of Saturday, 7 March 2026, Russian troops struck the centre of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region with a KAB-500. 1 483 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Russia struck the Zaporizhzhia district with guided bombs Russians strike Zaporizhzhia district with KABs: three wounded. PHOTOS Russians launched air strikes on the Zaporizhzhia district of the Zaporizhzhia region. Three people were injured. 641 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Shelling of Sloviansk Enemy dropped aerial bombs on Sloviansk: 11-year-old girl and her mother killed, seven more wounded, including child. PHOTO Two people were killed and seven wounded as a result of today's air strikes on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region. 2 683 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk

Shelling of Druzhkivka Russians struck market in Druzhkivka with cluster munitions: at least 7 people killed and 8 wounded (updated). PHOTOS At least six people were killed and one was wounded in today's strikes on Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region. 5 375 21 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Zaporizhzhia Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with KABs: over hundred apartments and 20 cars were damaged (updated). PHOTOS On the night of 28 January 2026, Russian occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. A fire broke out. 3 567 3 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Russia struck the Bilopillia community in the Sumy region on 20 January Ruscists struck civilian infrastructure and life support facilities in Sumy region with KABs. PHOTOS Russian occupiers struck the Bilopillia community in Sumy region with KABs. 868 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Strike on the eco-park Enemy struck eco-park near Kharkiv with KAB: elite birds killed, lions wounded. PHOTO As a result of the Russian Federation's air strike on the eco-park near Kharkiv, a volunteer was injured, and the winter quarters for predators and the aviary were completely destroyed. Lions were injured. 4 491 13

Sumy region Occupiers strike Bezdrik community in Sumy region with KABs: man wounded, homes damaged. PHOTOS On the evening of December 29, Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in the Sumy district with guided aerial bombs (KABs). 610 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

KAB strike on a village in the Kharkiv region: a 22-year-old man was killed Russia struck Blahodativka in Kharkiv region with KAB: one person killed. PHOTOS On 18 December, the Russian army attacked Blahodativka in the Kupiansk district with a guided aerial bomb. The shelling resulted in one fatality and several injuries. 1 041 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

attack on Zaporizhzhia on 17 December Russian KABs strike on Zaporizhzhia: number of injured has risen to 30, including five children; rescue operations complete. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia, the number of victims of the Russian air strike has risen to 30 people, including five children. 1 811 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Vilniansk after the strike Explosions in Zaporizhzhia: enemy is attacking with KABs, industrial infrastructure under attack, 7 wounded (updated). PHOTOS Russian troops are currently striking the Zaporizhzhia region. Explosions can be heard. 2 008 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

Zaporizhzhia region after the shelling Explosions in Zaporizhzhia region: enemy is attacking with KABs (updated). PHOTO On the morning of 7 December 2025, Russian occupiers launched strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region using guided aerial bombs. 1 714 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

Belgorod without power Belgorod partially left without power due to Russian aerial bomb hitting substation - media. PHOTO On the evening of Saturday, 6 December, part of the Russian city of Belgorod and its suburbs were left without electricity. The cause was a Russian aerial bomb that fell on a substation in the city. 6 526 31 Previously in trend: Blackout in Belgorod

Massive Russian air strike in Pisocha: 8 people wounded Russian air strike on Kharkiv region: 8 victims in the Pisochyn district. PHOTOS On the evening of 7 November, the enemy struck the Pisochyn district in the Kharkiv region with a guided aerial bomb. 1 097 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russians hit gas station in Kharkiv region with guided bombs Russians strike gas station in Kharkiv region with KABs: 5 injured, including police officer (updated) On the evening of November 7, Russian forces dropped a guided aerial bomb (KAB) on the village of Korotych in Kharkiv region, injuring four people. 1 966 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

On 24 October, Russian aircraft struck the Industrialnyi District of Kharkiv. Enemy attacked Kharkiv with five KABs: eight people injured (updated). PHOTOS On the afternoon of 24 October, Russian invaders attacked the Industrialnyi District of Kharkiv. 1 897 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv

Russia struck Lozova with KABs for the first time Russians struck Lozova with KAB for first time: bomb flew 130 km. PHOTO Today, on 18 October, the Russian armed forces conducted an air strike on the private residential sector of Lozova in the Kharkiv region. This is the first time the occupiers have used an anti-aircraft weapon to attack the city. 7 405 27

Russia shelled Zaporizhzhia on 6 October 2025. What is known? Ruscists strike Zaporizhzhia: territory of one of enterprises has been attacked. PHOTO Russian occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia and the region in the morning, in particular the territory of one of the enterprises. 1 398 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

Kharkiv after the shelling At night, enemy launched massive attack on Kharkiv with KABs and ballistic missiles: there are casualties and fires have broken out. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of Wednesday, 1 October 2025, Russian troops massively attacked Kharkiv with ballistic missiles and KABs. 5 635 7 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Shelling of Kharkiv

Borova, Kharkiv region Russians carried out combined attack on Borova: one person killed, two others wounded. PHOTO The Russian army launched a combined attack on Borova in the Kharkiv region: one person was killed and two others were wounded. 985 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region KABs attack on Zaporizhia district: two people killed, 12 injured, including four children. Some seriously (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS At least three people were injured as a result of the Russian Federation's attack on the Zaporizhzhia region. 4 475 13 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Shelling of Sumy on 21 July Consequences of enemy strike on Sumy: three people wounded, including one child, high-rise buildings and cars damaged. VIDEO+PHOTOS Late in the evening of 21 July, Russian invaders attacked Sumy with guided aerial bombs. According to preliminary information, three people were wounded, including one child. A total of 12 people sought medical assistance. 1 662 1 Previously in trend: Strike on Sumy

Russians strike the centre of Dobropillia in Donetsk region on 16 July Russians dropped GAB on Dobropillia center in Donetsk region: 2 dead, 28 injured. People trapped under rubble (updated). PHOTOS On the evening of July 16, Russian forces dropped a guided aerial bomb on the center of Dobropillia in Donetsk region. The strike hit the area near the "Avrora" store. There are casualties and injured as a result of the attack. 6 006 18 Previously in trend: Shelling of Dobropillia

shelling of the Sumy region Occupiers strike Sumy region with GABs: houses damaged. PHOTOS Today, around 1:00 PM, the enemy attacked the Bytytsia Starosta District of the Sumy community. 725 0 Previously in trend: attacks on the Sumy region

Dnipropetrovsk region after the attack by KAB Enemy struck Dnipropetrovsk region with GAB: woman was killed. PHOTOS On the morning of 13 July 2025, Russian troops attacked the Velykomykhailivka district in the Dnipropetrovsk region with a GAB. 1 295 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

shelling of Sumy region Enemy struck Sumy region with KABs: 2 people killed, houses destroyed. PHOTO Today, on 12 July, around 13:00, the enemy attacked the territory of the Sumy community. 1 456 2 Previously in trend: attacks on the Sumy region

Russia shelled Tsupivka with KABs on 10 June 2025 Ruscists strike Tsupivka in Kharkiv region with KABs: houses destroyed. PHOTOS Russian troops attacked Tsupivka in the Kharkiv region with two guided missiles. 989 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Kharkiv region, Slatyne In morning, Russians dropped five KABs on Derhachi district: man was killed and his son was hospitalised. PHOTOS On the morning of 8 June, Russian aircraft carried out massive strikes on the territory of the Derhachi district in the Kharkiv region: one person was killed and one wounded. 1 410 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Explosions Occupiers attack Kharkiv again: railroad worker is killed, 16 wounded (updated). PHOTOS On Saturday afternoon, June 7, Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv again. One person was killed, and there are injured. 11 416 67 Previously in trend: Kharkiv region

Russians destroy Kherson Regional Military Administration building Russian forces destroy building of Kherson RMA. PHOTOS Russian forces have launched a second strike on the building of the Kherson Regional Military Administration (RMA), completely destroying it. 11 818 38 Previously in trend: Russian strikes on Kherson

Russia strikes Kherson RMA building Building of Kherson RMA after morning Russian strike. PHOTO At around 5:30, Russian troops launched a KAB strike on the building of the Kherson regional military administration. 9 190 26 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kherson

Consequences of strike on Khotyn Ruscists struck village of Khotyn in Sumy region with KABs, damaging hospital, church and houses. PHOTOS On the morning of 2 June 2025, the Russian army struck the centre of the village of Khotyn , Sumy district, with three guided aerial bombs. 1 664 2

Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region on 31 May Russian forces struck village in Zaporizhzhia region with KABs, killing 9-year-old girl and wounding 16-year-old boy. PHOTO One child was killed and another wounded as a result of hostile attacks on the village of Dolyna, Polohy district, Zaporizhzhia region. 1 677 1

KAB attack Russian forces strike Kupiansk district with KABs: two dead, four more injured. PHOTOS (updated) On the afternoon of Tuesday, 13 May, Russian invaders struck Nechvolodivka in the Kindrashivka community of the Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs. 1 304 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kupiansk district

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. 1 018 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Strike on Zaporizhzhia region Enemy is striking frontline communities in Zaporizhzhia region with KABs: woman has been seriously wounded. PHOTO Russian troops hit frontline communities in the Zaporizhzhia region with KABs. 982 4

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