Attack on the military airfield “Uman“: destruction of aircraft and ammunition of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Attack on the military airfield “Uman“: destruction of aircraft and ammunition of the Armed Forces of Ukraine On December 5, 2024, Russian troops carried out a pinpoint strike on the Uman military airfield located in the Cherkasy region , where the aviation and ammunition of the 40th tactical aviation brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were based. Coordinates: , As a result of the attack, a MiG-29 multirole fighter was destroyed, and one Su-27 was damaged, which are part of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces . The MiG-29 was in flight readiness mode with four GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) guided aerial bombs installed on its suspension , which are designed for high-precision strikes on ground targets. ▪️ The Su-27 , located in the hangar, was damaged as a result of a secondary detonation of ammunition stored in the immediate vicinity. What is known about the GBU-39 bombs? The GBU-39 SDB is a Boeing -developed small diameter... Source: Slavyangrad