What exactly are we talking about
According to representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and Ukrainian military observers, Russia is adapting conventional bombs (FAB/planning variants) to control/planning modules (CPM), which significantly increases their accuracy and range. Such modifications allow the bomb to be dropped from a safer distance for the aircraft and hit targets far from the carrier's flight zone. Prots said. Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
Range - up to 200 km
Ukrainian sources report products with a range of up to 200 km. This means that the carrier can be an aircraft or platform that does not enter the immediate air defence zone of the target, but allows the bomb to fly along a planned trajectory for hundreds of kilometres. This range dramatically changes the risk pattern for critical infrastructure inland.
Evidence and applications
A number of recent attacks have reported explosions and fires following the use of guided bombs and gliders, including strikes on targets in the Dnipro region with severe damage to infrastructure and civilian buildings. Official reports and local journalists have detailed the use of such munitions in night and daytime attacks.
Implications for defence and civilian security
Experts emphasise that mass production of such modules in Russia will complicate air defence operations and require adaptation of tactics to protect cities and critical infrastructure. In particular, early detection, integrated air defence systems, and mobile solutions for protecting energy and transport hubs are becoming increasingly important.
What is advised in Ukraine
Ukrainian military and officials call for strengthening air defences in the regions, updating algorithms for responding to massive strikes, and investing in early detection and interception of planned munitions. They also emphasise the importance of international support for the supply of air defence systems and electronic warfare equipment.
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