Ukrainian MiG-29 Destroys Russian FPV Drone Hub With French HAMMER Bombs, Video

The integration of advanced military technologies is reshaping the battlefield, with recent operations in Ukraine highlighting how precision weaponry, real-time intelligence, and electronic warfare tools are redefining modern military strategy.

Earlier this week, Ukrainian tactical aviation destroyed a Russian control and launch site for first-person view (FPV) drones in the southern direction. A MiG-29 fighter jet conducted a precision airstrike using two French-made AASM HAMMER aerial bombs, a strike documented and published by the “Sonyashnyk” Telegram channel associated with Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

The operation began with a Ukrainian reconnaissance drone identifying a building used by Russian drone operators. Visual footage showed two antennas extending through the roof, indicating a remote drone control setup.

The reconnaissance also captured a Russian soldier launching an FPV drone nearby. Soon after, the site was struck by precision-guided munitions, completely destroying the structure.

This attack exemplifies how modern military forces increasingly rely on a combination of real-time intelligence gathering, AI-enhanced targeting systems, and advanced strike capabilities.

Ukrainian forces leveraged drone surveillance to relay precise targeting information, integrating it with smart munitions to neutralize the threat efficiently.

The AASM (Armement Air-Sol Modulaire) HAMMER, employed in the strike, reflects a broader trend toward upgrading conventional munitions with precision guidance and range-extending propulsion systems.

Unlike the American JDAM kits, the French AASM includes a small solid-fuel rocket motor, extending its range from 15 km at low altitudes to up to 70 km at high altitudes. Ukrainian forces have used these 227-kg bombs since early 2024, with initial reports of deployment emerging during the Battle of Avdiivka.

Beyond the destruction of the FPV control hub, Ukrainian aviation also conducted airstrikes against key Russian assets in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

In one strike, a long-range 152-mm Giatsint-B artillery gun was destroyed near Peremozhne. In another, an assault group from Russia’s 22nd Special Forces Brigade was targeted as they gathered near Mirne. A separate strike eliminated a field ammunition depot near Zherebyanky.

These operations illustrate a critical evolution in modern warfare: the fusion of traditional aviation assets with AI-driven targeting systems, real-time sensor networks, and electronic warfare capabilities.

Aircraft and drones now operate within integrated battlefield ecosystems, where instant communication between reconnaissance, strike units, and command centers enables faster decision-making and greater operational efficiency.

Earlier, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense approved and codified nearly 40 fiber-optic-guided drones for operational use since the beginning of 2025, including about 15 systems certified in April.

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