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U.S. Resumes Long-Range Bomb Shipments to Ukraine as Ceasefire Talks Stall

Ukraine prepares for renewed use of upgraded GLSDBs while accusing Russia of obstructing peace efforts.

A Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb is displayed at Boeing booth during the Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, U.S., October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
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Overview

  • The U.S. has agreed to resume shipments of Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDBs) to Ukraine after upgrades to counter Russian jamming.
  • The GLSDBs, with a range of 100 miles, were developed to disrupt Russian supply lines and are expected to reenter the battlefield shortly.
  • Ukraine's supply of similar long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) has reportedly been depleted, increasing reliance on GLSDBs.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia for rejecting a U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire proposal, accusing Moscow of prolonging the war.
  • Russian air defenses intercepted Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow, with one drone damaging a residential building.