Russia's war tactics have long been criticized for their disregard for civilian life.
However, the latest incident in Sudzha, Kursk Oblast, underscores the tragic consequences of these strategies—this time affecting their own citizens. In a shocking development, a powerful Russian bomb obliterated a school, trapping dozens under the rubble.
What Happened in Sudzha?
A Russian-guided FAB bomb equipped with UMPK navigation modules struck an internat (boarding school) in Sudzha, leaving at least 95 people—mostly elderly residents and children—buried under the ruins.
According to WP Tech, Ukrainian forces had recently taken control of the town, prompting Russian forces to target it as part of ongoing military operations.
Sudzha, which once had a population of 5,000, now holds only about 200 residents due to the fighting.
The bomb used in the attack is designed to destroy heavily fortified areas, which explains the catastrophic damage.ting Russia to treat the town as part of the front line.
A Brutal Strategy Built on Sheer Force
Russian military doctrine emphasizes overwhelming firepower to neutralize enemy positions. Their tactics involve reconnaissance by expendable infantry units known as “meat assaults.”
These units provoke defensive fire to identify Ukrainian strongholds, which are then obliterated by artillery or airstrikes using powerful bombs such as the FAB series.
After bombing, more waves of infantry are sent in, repeating the cycle until the target is captured.
Military experts criticize this method as outdated and costly in human lives but acknowledge its effectiveness in areas like Donetsk, where Ukraine faces manpower shortages and struggles with command logistics.
The Challenges for Ukraine
Ukraine has difficulty countering Russia's air assaults due to a lack of medium-range air defense systems like Patriot or SAMP/T.
Without these systems to intercept aircraft at distances over 100 kilometers, Ukrainian forces must rely on mobile defense tactics, retreating to avoid excessive losses.
The Russian FAB bombs are modeled on Western JDAM-ER technology but modified with Soviet hardware.
When armed with explosives weighing up to three tons, they can flatten everything within hundreds of meters, even if GPS jamming causes slight targeting deviations.
These relentless bombardments highlight the brutality of the conflict and the high civilian toll—sometimes even on Russia’s own soil.
