Ukrainian tactical aviation carried out a successful airstrike targeting russian Federal Security Service base located near the village of Belaya Beryozka in russia's Bryansk region. The operation marks a significant cross-border precision strike and demonstrates Kyiv's increasing ability to hit high-value military and security targets behind enemy lines.
The target of the strike was a building used by the Border Service of the Federal Security Service. According to available information, the structure was entirely destroyed as a result of the attack. Satellite images and local reports confirm heavy damage at the site, though russian authorities have not officially commented on the incident.
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The strike was carried out using French AASM Hammer bombs, precision-guided munitions designed to deliver high accuracy at long ranges. This marks another confirmed case of Ukraine employing Western-manufactured high-tech munitions against russian infrastructure in border regions.
France, the producer of the AASM Hammer system, recently acknowledged the weapon's effectiveness on Ukrainian battlefield. French defense officials confirmed that production of the bomb will be significantly ramped up in the coming months to meet growing demand.
However, while the French government praised the system's performance, it remains unclear whether increased production will translate into a higher volume of deliveries to Ukraine. No formal announcements have been made regarding additional transfers beyond the current stock already provided.
The destruction of the facility highlights both Ukraine's improving strike capabilities and its intent to disrupt enemy operations not just on the battlefield but within russia's support zones. It also underscores the importance of Western-supplied precision weaponry in Ukraine's evolving military strategy.
As Defense Express previously reported, russia is embarking on an unprecedented military expansion, aiming to spend nearly 1.1 trillion USD on rearmament by 2036, according to Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. He warns this initiative is not merely about new weapons, it's a strategic transformation of russia's political, economic, and societal framework in preparation for long-term confrontation with the West.
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