For the first time, video footage has been released showing a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum conducting a standoff strike using a US-supplied JDAM-ER glide bomb. The footage captures the MiG-29 launching the precision-guided munition while climbing at high altitude, safely positioned behind the front lines.
The JDAM-ER (Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range) is an advanced weapon that enhances the MiG-29’s strike capabilities, enabling the aircraft to hit targets with high accuracy from a significant distance. This development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing conflict, showcasing the integration of Western military technology with Ukrainian assets.
For the first time, footage has been released showing a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum conducting a standoff strike with a US-supplied JDAM-ER glide bomb.
The Ukrainian MiG launches the glide bomb while climbing at high altitude behind the front.
For the first time, footage has been released showing a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum conducting a standoff strike with a US-supplied JDAM-ER glide bomb.
The Ukrainian MiG launches the glide bomb while climbing at high altitude behind the front. pic.twitter.com/ewd0DJkGoQ
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) June 17, 2024