In the southern Donetsk direction, Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers reportedly struck a Ukrainian army stronghold using aerial bombs equipped with universal planning and correction modules UMPC. The information comes from the Russian Ministry of Defense and was cited by TASS. (attribution: Russian Ministry of Defense via TASS)
Available details indicate that the Su-34s, a multifunctional supersonic aircraft, targeted the stronghold and accompanying personnel with ODAB-500 unguided bombs that are fitted with UMPC guidance. The blend of conventional munitions and modern guidance systems allowed for a precise engagement from airspace under bandwidth control, as described by the defense ministry. (attribution: Russian Ministry of Defense via TASS)
UMPC guided bombs enabled the formation to execute the strike with accuracy while staying clear of air defense destruction zones. After the attack, the crew received confirmation from scouts that the target had been hit and the aircraft returned safely to its departure airfield. (attribution: Russian Ministry of Defense via TASS)
Earlier remarks from London suggested that Russia’s upgraded air munitions, modernized from older Soviet designs, have begun to influence the course of the conflict in Ukraine. (attribution: Russian Ministry of Defense via TASS)
Earlier reports claimed Russia had neutralized expensive Abrams tanks using lower-cost drones, highlighting a shift in the types of weapons being employed on the battlefield. (attribution: Russian Ministry of Defense via TASS)