The Kyiv Independent
Russia has begun using long-range glide bombs, known as KABs, to hit residential areas deep behind the front line.
In the last week, Moscow has, for the first time, targeted Mykolaiv, Poltava, and the city of Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast with these weapons. Lozova, located 150 kilometers (93 miles) from the front line, was hit by a UMPB-5R bomb on Oct. 18 that struck a residential neighborhood, injuring five civilians and destroying multiple homes. On Oct. 24, Odesa was reportedly attacked by KABs for the first time.
The attacks mark a troubling shift — Russia now uses yet another type of long-range weapon capable of reaching cities deep in Ukraine’s rear and pushing the boundaries of what used to be considered “safer” zones for civilians and infrastructure.
