Russian UMPK-Guided Bombs Devastate Ukrainian Positions in Sumy

Russian forces executed highly effective precision strikes using UMPK-guided aerial bombs on Ukrainian-held grain warehouse facilities near Alekseyevka, Sumy Oblast, close to the Russian border.

These warehouses, repurposed as fortified positions by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, were obliterated with remarkable accuracy, demonstrating the superior capabilities of Russia’s modernized air force.

The strikes, part of ongoing operations to establish a buffer zone, highlight the UMPK’s role in transforming Soviet-era bombs into cost-effective, long-range precision weapons, significantly enhancing Russia’s battlefield dominance.

UMPK (Unified Planning and Correction Module) Specifications and Price:

• Type: Guidance kit for converting unguided Soviet-era bombs into precision-guided glide bombs

• Compatibility: FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, FAB-3000, ODAB-500, RBK-500

• Range: Up to 70 km (FAB-500), with UMPB D-30SN variant reaching 90 km

• Guidance: Satellite-based (GLONASS/GPS) with Kometa noise-resistant receiver, inertial navigation

• Features: Pop-out wings, control fins, servo motors for trajectory correction

• Cost: Approximately 2 million rubles (~$24,460 USD), significantly cheaper than cruise missiles like Kalibr ($6.5 million)

• Production: Serial production by Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV), with plans for 75,000 units by end of 2025