For the first time, the PS demonstrated how they strike Russian positions using a 460-kilogram Mk. 83 aerial bomb (video).

The Air Forces of Ukraine are utilizing Mk. 83 aerial bombs weighing 460 kilograms to strike positions held by Russian occupiers. This combat footage was publicly shared for the first time. It was posted on February 3 by Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov on his Telegram channel.

"The first recorded video usage: a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter from the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade strikes Russian positions with an American 1000-pound (~460 kg) Mk. 83 aerial bomb equipped with the JDAM-ER system," the report states.

The released video shows aerial bomb drops on Russians who have fortified their positions in a wooded area.

The date of the video and the specific location on the front are not disclosed.

About the Mk Bomb with JDAM-ER System: What We Know

Australia has phased out its 500-pound Mk. 82 JDAM-ER munitions and has subsequently transferred some of these bombs to Ukraine.

The first known use of the JDAM-ER in Ukraine occurred on a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 in March 2023. However, at that time, it was regarding similar weapons from the United States.

Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) — long-range munitions guided by GPS. They are manufactured by Boeing and can hit targets from a distance of up to 72 kilometers.

JDAM-ER can be attached to unguided bombs. Upon descent, the bomb deploys wings, allowing it to glide for distances up to 72 km, effectively tripling its range.

It is worth noting that on January 24, it was reported that a Ukrainian ace pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver, showcasing the Su-27's armament. He executed a "roll" maneuver over a leading aircraft, during which American guided bombs GBU-39 illuminated under the wings.

On December 14, 2024, footage of a Su-27 fighter jet from the Ukrainian Armed Forces dropping precision bombs during a combat mission emerged for the first time. The aircraft released four munitions almost simultaneously.