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Ukrainian Airstrike Destroys FSB Facility in Russia’s Bryansk Using French-Made HAMMER Bombs, Video
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Ukrainian tactical aviation successfully carried out a bombing raid on a facility belonging to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Bryansk region, with a video of the strike shared by the Telegram channel "Sonashnyk" ("Sunflower") on July 25.
The target of the attack was a Russian border guard post located near the village of Belaya Beryozka. The strike resulted in the complete destruction of the building, Militarnyi reports.
According to "Sonashnyk," FSB officers were present in the building at the time of the attack, having ignored prior warnings of impending danger.
The strike was carried out using two French-made precision-guided bombs, Hammer (AASM). The French bombs, part of the AASM family, have been confirmed for their effectiveness in Ukraine, contributing significantly to military operations.
In early July, the French Ministry of Defence announced that it would accelerate the production of high-precision AASM bombs, which have already proven effective in Ukraine.
A contract is expected to be signed by the end of the month with Safran, the main producer of navigation kits for the Mk.80 series of bombs, used to upgrade conventional free-fall bombs into precision weapons.
The French government is investing $150 million to significantly increase production capacity. The production expansion will allow for a notable increase in output of these essential weapons, which are increasingly relied upon in Ukraine's counteroffensive operations.
AASM precision-guided bombs, like the US JDAM, convert standard free-fall bombs into high-precision weaponry. However, the French AASM kits stand out by featuring an integrated rocket engine that extends the operational range.
Depending on the altitude and conditions, AASM bombs can strike targets from distances of up to 15 km when dropped from low altitudes and up to 70 km when deployed from high altitudes.
There are two main versions of the AASM bombs: the Hammer-250, designed for the 227-kg Mk.82 bombs, and the Hammer-1000, for the 908-kg Mk.84 bombs. The AASM kits feature a variety of guidance systems, including inertial, GPS, laser, and infrared, allowing for versatile and precise targeting.
By the end of 2024, Safran exceeded its production target by nearly 40%, manufacturing 830 AASM kits instead of the planned 600.
Earlier, it was reported that Ukrainian tactical aviation had conducted a series of airstrikes against Russian forces in southern Ukraine using HAMMER bombs, targeting artillery positions, a special forces assault group, and an ammunition depot.
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