Two Targets in Single Strike: MiG-29 Hits Russian Infantry Concentration and Ammunition Depot

Ukrainian tactical aviation carried out a precision strike against a concentration of Russian infantry and an ammunition depot in the southern direction.

Footage of the strike was published by the Sonyashnyk Telegram channel.

According to the post, the attack was conducted by a MiG-29 fighter jet using a French-made AASM Hammer precision-guided bomb.

The video shows the munition hitting a building occupied by Russian troops, followed by a large explosion.

The blast also triggered a detonation at a nearby ammunition depot.

On June 7, Ukrainian aviation also struck a facility reportedly used by Russian FPV drone operators targeting the Kherson region.

AASM

The French AASM guided bomb, similar to the U.S.-made JDAM, upgrades standard Western-style free-fall bombs into precision-guided munitions.

Unlike JDAMs, however, AASM kits feature a built-in rocket motor that significantly extends their range. Depending on launch altitude, AASM bombs can hit targets up to 15 km away from low altitude or up to 70 km from high altitude.

There are two primary variants: the Hammer-250, designed for 227-kg Mk.82 bombs, and the Hammer-1000, for 908-kg Mk.84 bombs.

Testing of the heavier variants is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024. AASM kits can be equipped with various guidance systems, including inertial, GPS, laser, or infrared.

Safran, the system’s manufacturer, adapted the AASM for Ukraine’s MiG-29 fighters in just four months. Since 2023, France has delivered several hundred of these bombs to Ukraine.

Technical modifications were made to allow integration with Soviet-designed aircraft, including the Su-25 and MiG-29.

In 2024, France exceeded its planned AASM production by 40%, manufacturing 830 kits. The company has stated it is prepared to double output if demand increases.