Kursk in crisis: Russian 'wonder weapon' strikes spark shock
The Russians are relentlessly using KAB series bombs to attack the Kursk region, according to the Unian portal. The Russian forces themselves note that their areas are already completely destroyed by the strikes from the Russian Federation's army.
The Ukrainian military operation in Kursk, which began six months ago, is yielding surprising results. As reported by the Unian portal, whose journalist conducted interviews with residents of the region, people affected by the Russian attacks are beginning to see the truth about Russia's aggression.
Reactions of Kursk residents
Many residents of the Kursk region, who previously believed in Russian propaganda, are now starting to question its credibility. "Our region is being attacked by Russia," say residents who have experienced 16 attacks with KAB bombs over several days. The Ukrainian operation aims not only to defend but also to educate the local population.
Residents of the Kursk region pointed out in conversations with the Unian portal journalist the massive attacks for which the Russians use KAB series bombs. This weapon has been called a "wonder weapon" by analysts.
The KABs dropped on cities cause all buildings and structures to "turn into an abyss"—this is how one Ukrainian soldier described the attacks with these bombs back in 2024.
Russian KAB bombs
It is worth remembering that bombs from the KAB-500 series are Russian designs weighing about 1,100 lbs, with their flight adjusted depending on the model used. These designs are based on the FAB-500 bomb and meet broad combat requirements. One variant is the KAB-500L, a laser-guided bomb containing 990 lbs of explosives.
The accuracy of these bombs is up to 23 feet, allowing their use in complex terrain conditions. These bombs can be dropped from aircraft such as the Su-24 or MiG-27. Once the target is pinpointed, it can be identified, allowing the bomb to be dropped from altitudes ranging from 1,600 to 16,400 feet at speeds from 340 to 680 mph. The rest of the process is controlled by the bomb's advanced electronics, allowing the pilot to "drop and forget" without further need to control its trajectory.
