Russian Glide‑Bombs Hit Zaporizhzhia as Evidence Points to Strikes Near Dnipro Hydropower Plant
Russian forces used at least 26 KAB glide bombs against Zaporizhzhia overnight, with blast damage photographed beside the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant, suggesting the complex was among the intended targets.
Russian aircraft have stepped up glide‑bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia, using KAB munitions against several parts of the city in a pattern that appears to bring the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant into the line of fire.
Overnight, Russian forces launched at least 26 KAB guided glide bombs at Zaporizhzhia, according to battlefield monitoring. The strikes hit the northern suburbs, the southern suburbs and the outskirts of the city.
Images from the area showed blast damage photographed right next to the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant. On that basis, observers assessed that the complex was likely one of the targets. The plant is a key hydroelectric facility and an important element of Ukraine’s power infrastructure.
KABs are large, guided bombs fitted with glide kits, allowing aircraft to release them from a distance. Their weight and explosive power pose particular risks for major infrastructure, including power stations and associated facilities.
Targeting infrastructure near the Dnipro plant increases pressure on Ukraine’s electricity system and forces air defenses to protect a site whose failure would have wider consequences than a local substation or warehouse.
From the information provided, there is no indication that the plant has suffered catastrophic structural damage. The decision to use multiple high‑yield glide bombs in its vicinity, however, has raised concern among observers who track attacks on Ukrainian dams and power assets.
Key developments to follow include any technical assessments from Ukrainian authorities on the condition of the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant, observable changes in water or power management around Zaporizhzhia, and whether Russian forces continue to employ KAB munitions near major energy infrastructure.
Sources
- OSINT