Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet has destroyed russian drone operator base with the U.S.-supplied GBU-62 JDAM-ER guided bomb. The strike, targeting enemy drone operators active in Sumy region, was confirmed via a video posted by Soniashnyk.
The video footage shows the moment the precision-guided munition hits a building, reducing it to rubble in seconds. The use of the GBU-62 JDAM-ER, an extended-range joint direct attack munition, underscores Ukraine's increasing ability to deliver devastating blows deep behind enemy lines.
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According to War Archive, the strike took place in the village of Repyakhovka in russia's Belgorod region. This makes it yet another Ukrainian cross-border precision strike aimed at neutralizing russian command infrastructure and surveillance capabilities.
The targeted location was reportedly used by russian drone operators responsible for attacks and reconnaissance missions in the north of Ukraine. Eliminating such a base significantly disrupts enemy coordination and reduces the threat posed by UAV incursions into Ukrainian territory.
Soniashnyk emphasized the impossibility of staying hidden near the front line, "I am convinced it's impossible to hide within 30 kilometers of the line of contact. Every movement, whether it's work or even a trip to the toilet, is recorded second by second." This remark reflects the reality of modern warfare, where real-time surveillance and instant response have become the norm.
This strike also exemplifies the evolving role of Soviet-designed MiG-29 in Ukraine's arsenal. Originally a legacy air superiority fighter, the MiG has been effectively modernized to carry Western precision-guided munitions, expanding its tactical role to high-impact ground strike operations.
As Defense Express previously reported, on September 11, 2024, Ukrainian special operations unit carried out a daring raid near the coast of temporarily occupied Crimea. Fighters of the Raven Group, operating under the Timur special unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, achieved a tactical first, launching FPV drones directly from boats in open waters.
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