A significant Russian military crossing in the Zaporizhzhia region was the target of a potent bombing by a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet. This region is currently under temporary occupation by Russian forces. Ukrainian forces have reported heavy clashes near the village of Kamianske since late June, where the attack took place.
Ukrainian Jet Targets Vital Russian Supply Route in Zaporizhzhia
Two sophisticated precision-guided bombs dropped by the MiG-29 reportedly hit a temporary crossing. Russian forces had built this crossing to replace a bridge destroyed in earlier fighting. They used it as the only functional route along a high-quality asphalt road. It had become a major supply path for Russian troops stationed nearby.
The two bombs used in the mission were GBU-62, modified with JDAM-ER kits. These bombs can be guided by satellite and glide long distances to hit targets with high accuracy. This type of strike is part of Ukraine’s growing efforts to hit important Russian positions without getting close to strong enemy defenses.
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The success of this attack shows how Ukraine’s air force is adapting to use new technology effectively, even with older aircraft. It also highlights how Ukraine is focusing on cutting off supplies to Russian troops by striking behind the front lines.
JDAM-ER Technology Gives Ukraine a Strategic Edge
Experts refer to Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range as JDAM-ER. They add this smart kit to regular bombs to make them more accurate and effective. These kits use GPS navigation and built-in sensors to guide the bomb to the target. The “ER” part includes special wings that allow the bomb to glide through the air, giving it a longer range.
When dropped from a high altitude, JDAM-ER bombs can fly more than 72 kilometers before hitting their target. This means the jet that launches the bomb can stay far from enemy defenses while still hitting important targets deep inside enemy-controlled areas.
Ukraine started using JDAM-ER kits in 2023. Engineers and experts worked to adapt them for use on older Soviet-designed planes like the MiG-29 and Su-27. These aircraft were not originally built to carry American bombs, but Ukraine successfully made the changes needed.
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The bombs used in Ukraine include not just the regular 500-pound and 2,000-pound versions, but also a special 1,000-pound version called the Mark 83. This version was modified specifically for Ukrainian use. These powerful bombs can destroy hardened targets like bridges, supply centers, or troop concentrations.
In recent months, these types of weapons have become even more effective. Russian air defense assets, including the Buk surface-to-air missile launchers, have been gradually destroyed by Ukrainian forces. With fewer air defenses in place, Ukrainian jets can now operate more freely and safely in contested areas.
Disruption of Russian Forces in Zaporizhzhia Region
The military crossing hit in this strike played a major role for Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region. It was being used to transport troops, vehicles, and supplies toward front-line positions. By destroying this route, Ukraine has made it harder for Russian forces to move quickly or safely in that area.
This attack happened as Russian forces were trying to gain ground near the Kakhovka Reservoir, which has partly dried up. They managed to move into parts of Kamianske and nearby villages like Stepove and Lobkove. These movements are part of a wider push to control more of the Zaporizhzhia frontline.
However, the loss of this crossing may force Russian forces to find longer or riskier routes. That could slow down their movement or leave them exposed to more Ukrainian strikes. The destroyed route had been one of the few asphalted roads still available to them in the region.
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This is not the first time Ukraine has used smart bombs in a successful air operation. In a previous report, a Ukrainian tactical jet used similar precision-guided weapons to strike a concentration of Russian troops in Kozinka, a village located in Russia’s Belgorod region.
Ukraine’s growing ability to carry out such pinpoint attacks from the air—especially using older jets like the MiG-29—demonstrates how combining Western technology with local strategy is making a serious impact on the battlefield. It shows that Ukraine can still strike valuable targets, even in areas under heavy Russian control.