Ukraine war latest: Kharkiv devastated by Russian glide bombs, children among victims
Key developments on Oct. 5: * Children among dozens injured as Russian glide bombs hit Kharkiv, 5 dead * New automatic gun turrets successfully down first Russian jet-powered drones, Air Force says * Russian drones strike cargo ship in Black Sea, kill captain, Zelensky says * Ukrainian pilots to soon start training on French Rafale jets, Zelensky says * Estonia moves troops closer to Russian…
On October 5, Russian glide bombs devastated the city of Kharkiv, killing at least five people and injuring 53 others, including children. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that warehouse buildings were burning and residential buildings damaged following the strikes. A search and rescue operation was underway to save potential victims trapped under the rubble.
The Russian glide bombs, known as KABs, are repurposed aerial bombs equipped with wings and precision guidance systems such as GPS, laser, or infrared targeting. Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat announced that automatic gun turrets using artificial intelligence to aim had successfully downed their first Russian jet-powered drones over Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned that twelve such turrets have been installed in areas where Russian jet-powered drones have been particularly active. Additionally, Estonia announced that its 1st Brigade will relocate to a newly expanded base near the Russian border, in response to heightened concerns about Russian military designs on the Baltic country.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots are set to begin training on French Rafale jets, a significant advancement in Ukraine's combat aviation capabilities.
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