Russian Glide Bombs Malfunction, Hitting Own Territory

Dozens of bombs have fallen in Belgorod region due to faulty guidance systems, raising concerns over military reliability.

At least 38 glide bombs crashed in Belgorod between April 2023 and April 2024, with some failing to detonate.
Cheap guidance systems, known as UMPK kits, are likely to blame for the malfunctions, experts suggest.
Ukraine continues to face intense bombardment from Russian glide bombs, urging the U.S. to provide long-range missiles to target Russian airfields.
Russian glide bombs have caused significant damage in both Ukraine and Russia, with incidents often underreported by local authorities.
Ukraine is developing its own glide bombs and seeking more air defense systems from NATO allies.