**Russian Aerial Attacks Continue to Target Ukrainian Civilians**
On May 25, the city of Kupiansk in Ukraine’s Kharkiv Oblast was hit by two powerful aerial bombs dropped by Russian forces. The attacks resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to three more, according to the Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office.
**Devastating Strikes on Residential Neighborhoods**
The first strike occurred at around 9:26 am, when a FAB-500 air-dropped bomb hit a residential area, killing two women aged 84 and 57. A 60-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman were injured in the explosion. The blast also damaged over 20 homes and outbuildings.
Just 30 minutes later, a second airstrike was launched on the same city using a FAB-1500 bomb equipped with a Universal Gliding and Correction Module (UMPK). This guidance kit increases accuracy and allows bombs to be dropped from a greater distance. The second strike damaged at least 15 additional residential buildings, but no further casualties were reported.
**Investigations into War Crimes**
The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office has initiated pre-trial investigations into suspected war crimes under Article 438 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code. Prosecutors are working with police investigators to document and investigate the strikes carried out by Russian military personnel.
**Commentary and Analysis**
The continued targeting of Ukrainian residential neighborhoods by Russian forces is a deeply disturbing trend. The use of powerful aerial bombs, such as the FAB-500 and FAB-1500, is particularly concerning, as they can cause widespread destruction and loss of life. The fact that Russia has equipped these bombs with UMPK guidance kits suggests a deliberate effort to increase accuracy and precision in their strikes.
The investigation into suspected war crimes by Ukrainian authorities is a crucial step towards holding those responsible accountable for their actions. It is essential that the international community continues to condemn such attacks and supports Ukraine’s efforts to protect its civilians from Russian aggression.
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