Several Russian guided bombs miss their target bridge in Kherson
Russia resumed attacks on a bridge in Kherson with KAB guided bombs, but most fell into the river. The misses make each attempt to cut it more costly.
English · Original discussion in Spanish · Published
Russia resumed attempts to destroy a bridge in Kherson with KAB guided bombs, but most of the munitions fell into the river instead of hitting the target. The episode highlights the cost of an expensive weapon that does not always hit its mark.
The Russian army again tried to destroy a bridge in **Kherson**, in southern Ukraine, using **KAB** guided bombs. Most of those munitions fell into the river instead of striking the structure. The **Alerta News 24** account reported the episode in a post on X.
## What a KAB bomb is and why it is used
**KABs** are Soviet and Russian aerial bombs fitted with a guidance module. The package includes fins and a system that corrects the trajectory, allowing the aircraft to release them far from the target and stay outside the range of air defences. The idea is to turn a cheap bomb into a precision weapon without spending on a missile.
That module is neither free nor infallible. It requires electronics, and its accuracy depends on the satellite signal and on the release being made under the expected conditions. When the guidance fails, the munition ends up in the water or in a field.
## The bridge as a target and the cost of missing
A bridge is a classic target: cutting it forces supplies to be rerouted and lengthens supply lines. That is why attacks are repeated against the crossings over the **Dnipro** in the Kherson area. The problem is that each attempt consumes ordnance and flight hours.
If most of the bombs end up in the river, the military result is meagre and the expense keeps piling up. There is no public figure for the unit cost of the guidance kit, so any specific calculation would be speculation.
## What this miss says about the air campaign
Precision is not a switch. A guided weapon improves the probability of a hit, but does not guarantee it. Episodes of munitions going astray have appeared on both sides and in recent conflicts.
The claim should be read with caution: a social media post is no substitute for a technical report. What is verifiable is that the attempts resumed and that most of the bombs missed the bridge.
The Russian army again tried to destroy a bridge in **Kherson**, in southern Ukraine, using **KAB** guided bombs. Most of those munitions fell into the river instead of striking the structure. The **Alerta News 24** account reported the episode in a post on X.
## What a KAB bomb is and why it is used
**KABs** are Soviet and Russian aerial bombs fitted with a guidance module. The package includes fins and a system that corrects the trajectory, allowing the aircraft to release them far from the target and stay outside the range of air defences. The idea is to turn a cheap bomb into a precision weapon without spending on a missile.
That module is neither free nor infallible. It requires electronics, and its accuracy depends on the satellite signal and on the release being made under the expected conditions. When the guidance fails, the munition ends up in the water or in a field.
## The bridge as a target and the cost of missing
A bridge is a classic target: cutting it forces supplies to be rerouted and lengthens supply lines. That is why attacks are repeated against the crossings over the **Dnipro** in the Kherson area. The problem is that each attempt consumes ordnance and flight hours.
If most of the bombs end up in the river, the military result is meagre and the expense keeps piling up. There is no public figure for the unit cost of the guidance kit, so any specific calculation would be speculation.
## What this miss says about the air campaign
Precision is not a switch. A guided weapon improves the probability of a hit, but does not guarantee it. Episodes of munitions going astray have appeared on both sides and in recent conflicts.
The claim should be read with caution: a social media post is no substitute for a technical report. What is verifiable is that the attempts resumed and that most of the bombs missed the bridge.
Also available in: Deutsch
Summary of a discussion on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., translated from Spanish and reviewed before publication. Read the full discussion (1 replies).
More summaries
-
Spain's rail network loses 33 million passengers through August
Spanish rail ridership fell 7.2% by August, a 33-million drop marking the steepest decline since INE records began in 2001.
-
Spain election rumored for December 6 Constitution Day holiday
A post claims elections will be held on December 6, Constitution Day, and denies it is the prime minister's decision. The date fuels postal vote suspicions.
-
Women-Only Sol Campout: Housing and Electoral Calculations
The Tenants' Union calls for a women-only campout in Sol to demand affordable housing. The exclusion sparks debate on policy models.
-
PSOE vote-buying hoax hides behind a troll account
A parody account mimics socialist party language to mock vote-buying. The hoax spreads because the underlying claim sounds plausible.
-
Ukrainian-run truck driving school in Poznań taps into Poland's driver shortage
A post on X shows a truck driving school in Poznań run by Ukrainians. Poland's transport sector already employs thousands of drivers from outside the EU.
-
Viral post mocks London's white population with teeth jibe
A viral message mocks the absence of white people in London and takes a swipe at the British. The UK capital is one of Europe's most diverse cities. Here are the facts.