Russia's Belgorod rattled: Errant bomb raises safety concerns
A Russian plane accidentally dropped an "intelligent bomb" on the Belgorod Oblast. The incident occurred last Thursday (January 23), reports Ukrainian "Astra."
Remnants of a UMPB-250 aerial bomb were found near the village of Velyki Kulbaky. The missile had a special navigation module integrated with control elements, numerous antennas, and a turbojet engine. The bomb's warhead resembles the standard element used in the FAB-250 model, but the UMPB-250 model was designed as its "intelligent" and "loitering" variant.
Russians dropped an "intelligent bomb" on their own territory
All electronic components are housed under the nose cover, enabling this bomb-missile to operate long distances. In contrast, the mechanisms in upgraded FABs are positioned on top, increasing air resistance and reducing range, as outlined in Kremlin propaganda materials about the so-called "intelligent bomb."
Astra notes that by 2024, there were at least 165 cases of FAB aerial bombs falling in Russia and the Ukrainian territories it occupies without reaching their targets.
Previously, British intelligence reported that emergency bomb and missile drops from Russian planes over their territory pose a significant problem, as they threaten the Russian civilian population.
The Belgorod Oblast, which borders Ukraine, has been heavily affected by these incidents. In May 2024 alone, stray bombs damaged 30 houses and 10 cars and injured five people.
