UK intelligence analyses incidents in Russia with bombs falling from aircraft on its own territory
Numerous incidents of munitions being released from Russian aircraft on its own territory are pointing to a systemic problem that poses a great threat to the Russian civilian population.
Source: UK Ministry of Defence’s review on 11 May
Details: UK intelligence mentioned a series of cases of munitions falling off Russian aircraft that were supposed to launch them at targets in Ukraine. For instance, on 4 May 2024, it was reported that a fighter jet released a FAB-500 over the Russian city of Belgorod. The governor of Belgorod Oblast spoke about the explosion and the damage it caused – 30 damaged houses, 10 cars and five people were injured – without giving a reason.
On 18 February, there was information about a FAB-250 that was released near Belgorod, which led to the evacuation of 150 people.
UK intelligence cited media estimates, without naming specific outlets, that in March-April 2024 alone, 20 munitions were released in this way over Russia’s Belgorod Oblast.
Quote: "These instances indicate Russia’s continued inability to successfully employ their munitions on intended targets. Such errors have destructive and lethal consequences for the Russian population."
Background:
- In a previous review, UK intelligence analysed the impact of Russian losses in the war against Ukraine on the 9 May parade in Moscow.
- Meanwhile, the Institute for the Study of War analysed the beginning of the Russian offensive in the north of Kharkiv Oblast and its purpose.
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