Ukraine's getting powerful long-range glide bombs from the US that will give its F-16s a new punch

• The US is sending Ukraine the Joint Standoff Weapon, an air-launched glide bomb.
• The powerful munition will give Ukraine's F-16s a new long-range weapon.
• Glide bombs have been heavily featured during the war, with Russia using them to devastating effect.

The US is sending Ukraine long-range glide bombs for its F-16 fighter jets, giving it new strike options.

President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he decided to provide Kyiv with the Joint Standoff Weapon to "enhance Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities" as part of a larger security assistance package.