Russia May Have Tested Long-Range Glide Bomb
(MENAFN) Russian military forces might have trialed a more advanced version of a glide bomb with the capability to hit objectives as far as 150 kilometers away, as suggested by a Telegram channel that focuses on defense topics.
Conventional Russian glide bombs are usually outdated gravity-based munitions enhanced with aerodynamic attachments that improve accuracy and range.
These modified weapons generally have an effective distance ranging from 40 to 70 kilometers, depending on factors such as weight and altitude at release.
They are viewed as both economical and devastating, enabling Russian jets to destroy entrenched Ukrainian positions while remaining outside of immediate danger.
According to the Voyenny Obozrevatel (“Military Observer”) Telegram channel, a recent Russian attack on the city of Nikolaev employed a glide bomb that traveled an estimated 120 to 150 kilometers before making impact.
Earlier, Ukrainian defense sources had issued a warning regarding a glide bomb threat in Nikolaev.
They later confirmed that a Su-34 fighter aircraft had launched the weapon from airspace above the Black Sea. Officials stated that the specific kind of weapon used was still under investigation, though no injuries were reported in the aftermath.
Previous assessments revealed that Russia has been working on a modernized glide bomb system named the UMPB D-30SN.
This model incorporates redesigned wings to increase its range to approximately 100 to 120 kilometers. Testing of this compact system is thought to have been in progress since at least May 2024.
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