Mass use of guided bombs driving Russian advances, says Ukraine
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Up to 500 ‘drop-and-forget’ bombs containing foreign components being fired every week, government analysis findsUkraine war – live updatesThe mass use of “drop-and-forget” guided bombs containing foreign components is driving Russian advances in Ukraine, with up to 500 now being fired a week, according to a Ukrainian government analysis.High explosive and cluster bombs fitted with “UMPC” guiding systems with a range of 40-60km (25-37 miles) are now said to be a central threat on the frontline,...

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