Ukrainian warplane unleashed devastation on a Russian intelligence facility in Bryansk Oblast, striking deep into enemy territory with French-made Hammer glide bombs. As former U.S. President Donald Trump moves to align America with Russia, Ukraine is proving it doesn’t need Washington’s backing to keep up the fight.
Captured on camera by a Ukrainian drone, the strike—executed by either a Soviet-era MiG, Sukhoi, or a newly acquired French Mirage 2000—obliterated a key Russian command center, crippling enemy communications and coordination. The Ukrainian general staff confirmed that the attack dismantled critical infrastructure, including satellite communication hubs and signal amplifiers, significantly degrading Russia’s battlefield operations.
This brazen daylight assault is part of a broader Ukrainian campaign targeting Russian command structures in Bryansk, a crucial staging ground for Moscow’s forces battling to contain Kyiv’s expanding foothold in neighboring Kursk Oblast. As Ukrainian troops push forward, Russian counterattacks are faltering under the weight of disrupted logistics and command failures.
Ukraine’s Air Power Surges Without U.S. Help
In yet another bold operation just a day earlier, a robotic Aeroprakt A-22 bomber flew low over Bryansk, evading detection under the cover of darkness before delivering another crushing payload on Russian military assets. The attack, orchestrated by the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, showcased Ukraine’s growing reliance on European and domestic weaponry—without American support.
While Ukraine intensifies its offensive, Trump’s rhetoric is sending shockwaves through the battlefield. During a chaotic press conference, he and Vice President J.D. Vance lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of insufficient gratitude for past U.S. aid. Ignoring the reality of Russia’s brutal invasion, Trump blamed Zelensky for the ongoing war and ominously hinted at cutting off American support altogether. His words left Ukrainian troops stunned.
“I didn’t expect that a number-one country will become a freak show,” remarked Kriegsforscher, a Ukrainian marine drone operator fighting in Kursk.
Europe Rises to the Challenge
But Ukraine isn’t standing alone. While Trump echoes Kremlin propaganda, European nations are ramping up their military assistance. France, Germany, the U.K., and the Nordic states are all doubling down on their commitment to Kyiv’s defense. Fresh shipments of air defenses from Sweden and Norway, armored vehicles from Finland, and billions in ammunition from Germany are flowing into Ukraine’s arsenals.
French President Emmanuel Macron reinforced Europe’s resolve, stating unequivocally: “There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a people being aggressed: Ukraine. We were all right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago and to continue doing so.”
Indeed, it was France’s Hammer bombs—and possibly even a Mirage 2000 fighter—that played a pivotal role in Friday’s devastating strike on Russian forces. With European support surging and Ukraine’s military striking harder than ever, Moscow’s grip on the battlefield is slipping. And despite Trump’s efforts to pull the U.S. away, Ukraine’s fight for survival is far from over.
