The Russian military has reported the use of laser-guided bombs by Ukrainian bomber drones. The drone and its ammunition were photographed and published on the VictoryDrones Telegram channel. The Ukrainian heavy multi-rotor drone was shot down by Russian forces while searching for targets. A corrected bomb with an optical guidance system was discovered on board. The high-explosive munition, marked BK-3OF with a serial number, indicates possible serial production. The projectile is guided by a reflected laser beam and has four aerodynamic rudders in the aft part to set the flight direction upon hitting the target.

The Ukrainian defense industry has been developing adjusted ammunition to increase the effectiveness of drone bombers. The Brave1 military technology development cluster is one of the innovative projects involved in this development. Currently, Ukrainian nighttime unmanned bombers, with a range of 20-40 kilometers depending on the modification, are highly effective in destroying Russian equipment and personnel behind enemy lines. In addition to free-fall munitions, the bombers are also used for remote mining of roads in the frontline area, disrupting the occupiers’ logistics.

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• The Ukrainian BK-3OF high-explosive guided ammunition has a notch on the case indicating its purpose
• The projectile is guided by a reflected laser beam and has an optical guidance device in the nose
• The Ukrainian nighttime unmanned bombers are highly effective, with a range of 20-40 kilometers, disrupting Russian equipment and personnel logistics