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Ukrainian Su-27 Drops 1,000-Pound Glide Bomb on Russian Position in Donetsk Oblast

A Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker struck a Russian position in Donetsk Oblast using a 1,000-pound JDAM-ER glide bomb. The strike was documented in video released by open-source intelligence accounts.

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A Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker struck a Russian position in Donetsk Oblast with a 1,000-pound JDAM-ER glide bomb. The aircraft released the munition during an operation in the region. Video of the strike circulated on social media and was shared by open-source intelligence accounts.

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The JDAM-ER is a GPS-guided glide bomb that extends the range of standard munitions. The 1,000-pound variant was used in this instance. The target was described as a Russian position. No additional information on casualties or damage assessment was provided in the available reporting.

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