The bombs could be used to attack Russia’s front lines or their second rear line in Ukraine.
Ukraine will receive long-range GPS-guided bombs manufactured by Boeing from the United States of America. On Tuesday, February 21, Bloomberg reports.
It was determined that the gun could hit targets at a distance of 45 miles (72 km).
The publication writes that the details of the deal were not disclosed, but we can talk about a modified version of the Boeing Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM).
“They can be attached to unguided bombs weighing from 226 to 900 kg. When dropped, the smart bomb spreads its wings, allowing it to fly up to 70 km and triple the range of the original weapon,” explained of the article.
It is known that the bombs are coming to Ukraine as part of a $1.85 billion package announced on December 21.
Bloomberg points out that JDAM kits are used by the US Air Force and Navy and sold to more than 26 countries.
The United States believes that the use of such weapons will increase the firepower of the Ukrainian army.
“The long-range kits can be used to attack Russia’s front lines or their second rear line on Ukrainian territory,” the source said.
Bloomberg said Boeing received a $40.5 million JDAM order from the US Air Force on January 20 under an existing contract. The work must be completed by June 30th.
It will be remembered that Biden during his visit to Kyiv said that the United States will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package totaling $500 million.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the ban on the supply of long-range missiles had been lifted in talks with partners.
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