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Ukrainian Air Force Upgrades Jets with Precision Bombs

1/4/2025

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The Ukrainian Air Force has ingeniously transformed its remaining Sukhoi Su-25 jets into standoff precision bombers, utilizing French-made Hammer glide bombs. This strategic upgrade enhances their operational safety against Russian forces. While they've lost 20 aircraft, 41 remain in action, with plans to arm both older models and newer Western jets with these advanced munitions.

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The Ukrainian Air Force has ingeniously transformed its remaining Sukhoi Su-25 jets into standoff precision bombers, utilizing French-made Hammer glide bombs. This strategic upgrade enhances their operational safety against Russian forces. While they've lost 20 aircraft, 41 remain in action, with plans to arm both older models and newer Western jets with these advanced munitions.