Russian Su-34 fighter jets carried out fresh airstrikes against Ukrainian forces, targeting command posts and a temporary deployment area belonging to the 81st Brigade, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The strikes used FAB-500 and FAB-1500 aerial bombs. The larger FAB-1500 weighs about 1.5 tons and is frequently described as a “dumb bomb” due to its unguided nature in basic form. In practice, these weapons deliver devastating blast effects over wide areas.
Footage released alongside the report shows multiple large explosions rocking targeted sites from above. Thick smoke and fireballs rise from buildings and positions in the first sequences. Later frames switch to a thermal view highlighting several bright impacts along what appears to be a line of structures or equipment.
The Russian Defense Ministry stated the Su-34 crews hit command posts and the temporary deployment area used by the 81st Brigade. No specific location or casualty figures were released in the initial report.
Su-34 jets have become a key part of Russian air operations in the Ukraine conflict. They regularly deliver heavy bombs against Ukrainian frontline positions, logistics hubs, and troop concentrations. The combination of speed, payload capacity, and standoff bombing runs allows the aircraft to strike from safer distances in many cases.
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The 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade operates in active sectors of the front. Russian forces have repeatedly claimed successful strikes on Ukrainian units in these areas over recent months.
This latest reported action fits the pattern of intensified Russian air activity using heavy unguided and glide-assisted bombs. Ukrainian air defenses continue to challenge such missions, though Russian sources maintain high success rates for these strikes.
The video circulating from the Russian side provides clear visual evidence of the scale of the explosions caused by the FAB bombs. Observers note the massive secondary effects typical of the 1.5-ton class weapons when they detonate near structures or open deployment zones.
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As the conflict continues, both sides release competing claims about battlefield results. Independent verification of specific strikes remains difficult without on-the-ground access.
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