Russia Reportedly Strikes Odesa With KAB Guided Bombs for First Time
Russia reportedly struck Odesa with a KAB guided aerial bomb for the first time, in a major escalation of its attacks on the southern port city. The overnight assault also involved Shahed drones and Banderol munitions, causing power outages and fires.
For the first time, Russia reportedly struck the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa with a KAB-guided aerial bomb on Aug. 31, local reports indicate. The attack marks a potential expansion of Moscow's use of these powerful weapons against Ukraine's southern industrial hub. While Russian KABs have previously reached parts of the Odesa region, this marks the first time a guided bomb hit Odesa itself.
The Aug. 31 assault involved a combination of Russian Shahed attack drones, Banderol loitering munitions, and guided aerial bombs. KABs are conventional bombs fitted with guidance and glide kits, enabling Russian aircraft to launch them from a distance and hit targets without flying directly over the area being targeted. These weapons are particularly dangerous due to their heavy explosive payloads and long ranges.
Reportedly, at least one Russian drone was downed over Odesa, and power outages and fires were reported in multiple parts of the city following the explosions. Ukrainian authorities have yet to assess the full extent of the damage and casualties.
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