Ukraine strikes Russian stronghold in Kursk region with American bombs
Illustrative photo: Ukraine used GLSDB missiles to attack the Kursk region (SAAB)
Today, August 22, Ukrainian aircraft attacked a Russian platoon stronghold in the Kursk region. For this purpose, high-precision American GBU-39 bombs were used, according to Mykola Oleshchuk, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force.
"This is what Ukrainian Air Force strike with high-precision American GBU-39 bombs on a platoon stronghold in the Kursk region looks like," Oleshchuk writes, posting the video.
During the attack, a drone control center, an electronic warfare unit, equipment, weapons, and up to 40 Russian soldiers were hit.
GBU-39
The GBU-39 or GLSDB is an American guided precision bomb. It was delivered to Ukrainian defenders as part of military aid.
The bomb has the following characteristics:
- weight - 130 kg;
- maximum range - 110 kilometres;
- hit accuracy - from 5 to 8 metres;
Background
Ukrainian defenders have been pushing Russians out of certain areas of the Kursk region for two weeks. They continue their offensive and destroy important Russian targets.
Today, August 22, The Times reported that Ukrainian defenders have used US HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems in the Kursk region to destroy bridges and more.
At the same time, US officials refused to comment on whether Ukraine could use the weapons provided by Washington during the operation in the Kursk region. They urged journalists to seek comment from the Ukrainian side.
But, as US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted, Ukraine's actions in the Kursk region do not violate Washington's policy.
The US restricts Ukraine from striking Russian territory. In particular, Ukrainian defenders are not allowed to use American weapons for long-range attacks on Russia.
