# Russia-Ukraine aerial munitions development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russia-ukraine-aerial-munitions-development > Updated: 2026-08-21T10:34:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Russia has increased the deployment of Banderol (S8000) munitions, which are low-cost, jet-powered loitering munitions manufactured by Kronshtadt JSC. These weapons, launched from Mi-28 helicopters or Orion reconnaissance drones, are designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses by creating a strategic cost imbalance, as they often require expensive interception systems despite having smaller warheads. In the Odesa region, these munitions are reportedly involved in approximately 80% of Russian attacks on infrastructure. In response, Ukraine is accelerating the production of its own domestic precision-guided gliding bomb, known as the ‘Equalizer’ (or ‘Vyrivniuvach’). Developed by DG Industry with support from the Brave1 incubator, the motorless weapon uses guidance kits and pop-out wings to convert unguided bombs into precision standoff munitions. The Equalizer features a 250 kg warhead and is intended to provide the Ukrainian Air Force with greater strategic autonomy and a more secure supply chain, reducing reliance on Western military aid such as the U.S. JDAM-ER or French AASM-250 Hammer. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Ukraine accelerates production of domestic Equalizer glide bomb Ukraine is ramping up production of the ‘Equalizer’ glide bomb, a domestic precision weapon designed to increase strike range and reduce reliance on Western military aid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraine-accelerates-production-of-domestic-equalizer-glide-bomb ### 2026-08-18: Russia deploys Banderol munitions to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses Russia is using low-cost Banderol (S8000) munitions to saturate Ukrainian air defenses, forcing Kyiv to use expensive interceptors. Meanwhile, Ukraine is developing its own Equalizer gliding bomb. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russian-arena-m-protection-system-faces-challenges-from-ukrainian-drones --- Cite as: Russia-Ukraine aerial munitions development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russia-ukraine-aerial-munitions-development