Air Force: Ukraine can intercept Russia's rocket-assisted KABs
Photo: Yurii Ihnat (Getty Images)
Russian forces are using rocket-assisted KABs to strike Ukraine. However, Ukrainian air defense systems are capable of shooting them down, according to Yurii Ihnat, Head of the Communications Department of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, citing his appearance on Suspilne Studio.
He reported that guided aerial bombs equipped with jet engines have started reaching the Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Poltava regions. According to Ihnat, Russia uses them sporadically to test the efficiency and response of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Commenting on a recent Russian attack in the Odesa region, the Air Force officer noted that these bombs do not pose a significant threat and can be intercepted by air defense systems.
"It’s the same bomb launched from a Su-34 aircraft. Its flight parameters are similar to those of a cruise missile, which makes it possible to intercept it using air defense systems. Yesterday, the Air Command ‘South’ confirmed the interception of two such extended-range guided aerial bombs; specialists will determine their exact type. The fall of a third bomb was recorded in an open area with no consequences," Ihnat said.
He also urged the public not to raise unnecessary alarm, emphasizing that the enemy is using numerous types of aerial weapons and continues to upgrade them. However, at the same time, Ukraine and its partners are also developing their own defense technologies.
Ihnat added that the war is creating opportunities to improve both defensive and offensive weapons.
Earlier, on Friday afternoon, October 24, Russian forces launched jet-powered aerial bombs at the Odesa region for the first time.
Odesa Regional Military Administration head Oleh Kiper stressed that this incident represents a new and serious threat to the region, as such strikes pose an enormous danger to civilians and could have devastating consequences.
Recently, RBC-Ukraine reported that, according to Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), Russia has begun serial production of UMPK-equipped aerial bombs, also known as Hrom-1 or Hrom-2. These weapons have a combat range of 150–200 kilometers.
