Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5F Flies Low-Level Profile Consistent with Air-to-Ground Strike

A video recorded from a ground position near the front lines shows a French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F flying at very low altitude along a tree line before pulling up into a steep climb. The maneuver is consistent with the toss-bombing delivery method used for the French AASM-250 Hammer rocket-boosted munition.

The Mirage 2000-5F was originally supplied to Ukraine for air-defense missions against Russian drones and cruise missiles. Earlier footage and statements indicated the aircraft had not yet been observed conducting air-to-ground strikes.

France confirmed in March 2025 that the Mirages transferred to Ukraine would be compatible with the AASM-250 Hammer. The 250-kilogram class weapon can reach targets up to nine miles when released from low altitude and up to 43 miles when released from higher altitude.

The Hammer has previously been integrated on Ukrainian MiG-29 and Su-25 aircraft. The GPS/INS-guided version is the only variant confirmed in Ukrainian service so far.

Force pilots and ground crews have described operating the Mirage 2000-5F from dispersed forward locations that change multiple times per week. The aircraft’s low-altitude profile reduces exposure to Russian surface-to-air missiles. The same low-level toss technique has been documented on other Ukrainian platforms delivering the Hammer against Russian positions.