CCTV cameras recorded the moment a Russian FAB-500 UMPK glide aerial bomb struck a residential area in the city of Pavlohrad in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Thursday. The footage shows the bomb’s descent followed by a powerful explosion near apartment buildings, sending a large fireball and dark smoke plume into the air as vehicles continued moving on a nearby road. Ukrainian officials reported that at least one person was killed in the attack.

The strike is part of a pattern of repeated Russian guided aerial bomb attacks on Pavlohrad throughout July 2026. Previously targeted mainly by missiles and drones, the rear-area city has seen an escalation in the use of these longer-range glide bombs. The video evidence provides a stark visual record of the impact on civilian neighborhoods far from the front lines.

Russian forces continue to employ these weapons against population centers, adding to the human toll of the conflict. Such attacks underscore the ongoing risks to Ukrainian civilians and the importance of effective air defenses and diplomatic efforts to halt the violence. Clear documentation of these incidents helps the world see the reality of the strikes and the need for a lasting resolution that prioritizes the safety of ordinary people.