A Russian airstrike on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv injured at least 33 people, with Ukrainian prosecutors saying the attack may be the first use of newly developed UMPB-5 long-range guided bombs.
The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office said two UMPB-5 guided bombs were likely launched from a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber operating from near Stroitel, a settlement in Russia’s Belgorod region, about 100 km from the city.
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The UMPB-5 is a new type of aerial bomb with a planning and guidance module, allowing it to be launched from long distances. If confirmed, this would mark the first documented use of the UMPB-5 in combat.
Spartak Borysenko, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, told Ukrainian media outlet Dumka that the bomb weighs around 250 kg and has a casing made from thicker metal than previously used Russian bombs. He added that the UMPB-5 causes significantly more damage due to its design.
Ukrainian officials have described the attack as part of a broader pattern of Russian strikes targeting civilian infrastructure and residential areas in Kharkiv. The city has been regularly shelled throughout the full-scale invasion that began in February 2022.
Civilian casualties
The bombs struck the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv around 11 a.m. local time on Thursday, damaging a civilian enterprise and igniting cars parked near a multi-storey apartment building. Officials stated that the explosions triggered a large fire and widespread destruction in the area.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared photos and video footage of the aftermath, calling attention to the destruction and civilian suffering caused by the strike.
In Kharkiv, assistance is currently being provided to the victims in the areas hit by Russian glide bombs. As of now, dozens of people have been reported injured, including children. Russia dropped two aerial bombs right on the city, on people. One hit near a residential… pic.twitter.com/HUNQRIcRZ9
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 24, 2025
Among the 33 people reported injured are four children and a pregnant woman. According to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office, the youngest victim is a 28-day-old infant, while others include a 10-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy.
Some victims suffered blast injuries, while others experienced acute stress reactions. All are receiving medical treatment, authorities said.
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