The AFU is already using French AASM Hammer precision aerial bombs (video)
In January, we wrote that France would transfer AASM Hammer precision bombs to the Ukrainian armed forces. It seems that they are already in Ukraine.
Here's What We Know
A video with the first use of aerial bombs appeared on the Internet. The video shows how Ukrainian soldiers use the AASM Hammer to destroy the positions of Russian occupants in Avdeevka.
⚡️Announced as the first use by the ????????Ukrainian aviation of the ????????French guided air bomb AASM Hammer on ????????Russian positions in Avdiivka pic.twitter.com/QHm7ROyqtM
- ????????Ukrainian Front (@front_ukrainian) March 2, 2024
Flashback
The AASM Hammer is a French precision-guided aerial bomb. It is manufactured by Safran Electronics & Defence. The bomb is available in different versions. The basic version has a 250kg warhead, and the top version has a 1000kg warhead. It can fly up to 70 kilometres. The AASM Hammer is launched from different platforms including Mirage 2000D, Rafale, Tejas, F-16 and Mirage F1 aircraft. The AFU is likely to use the bombs with Soviet Su-24 and MiG-29 aircraft.
Source: @front_ukrainian
