Ukraine debuts home-grown guided bomb capable of deep strikes in Russia
Ukraine has introduced its first domestically produced guided bomb, capable of striking deep into Russian territory. The Vyrivniuvach bomb, developed by Ukrainian engineers, is touted to be a cost-effective alternative to similar weapons used by other countries. With ongoing pilot training, the bomb is expected to be deployed in combat soon.
- ▪The Vyrivniuvach bomb is equipped with a 551-pound warhead and can reach targets dozens of miles into Russia.
- ▪Ukraine's Defense Minister stated that the guided bomb system enhances strike range and precision in modern warfare.
- ▪The production cost of the Vyrivniuvach bomb is about a third of that of the American JDAM-ER.
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World News Ukraine debuts home-grown guided bomb capable of deep strikes in Russia By Ronny Reyes Published May 19, 2026, 7:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Ukraine has developed its first home-made guided aerial bomb, which is capable of striking deep into Russia and ready for combat use, Kyiv’s military chief said. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov debuted the Vyrivniuvach bomb on Monday with the country’s Brave1 defense platform, hailing the weapon as a Ukrainian innovation with a third of the cost of its American counterpart. “Ukraine’s guided aerial bomb will soon be striking enemy targets,” Fedorov said in a statement.
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