The Ukrainian Air Force deployed French-made Dassault Mirage 2000 fighter jets for the first time in a ground attack mission against Russian military positions.
The news was revealed through the Telegram channel ‘Sunflower’, which is linked to Ukrainian military aviation, and the channel also posted a video claiming to be the first combat scene of the aircraft carrying out an attack mission on the front line.
In the released video, a high-precision guided bomb is fired from a section of the front line toward a ground target. AASM Hammer There is a scene where two shots are dropped.
According to a previous official announcement, it was handed over to Ukraine. Mirage 2000 Fighter jets have been mainly deployed for air defense missions and have been used to intercept Russian cruise missiles and drones.
“We are grateful to France for its continued support and supply of modern, high-quality weapons to our forces,” the channel said in a post.
Changes in operational methods
This release is considered the first public video of an air-to-ground attack carried out by Mirage 2000 operated by Ukraine.
With the introduction of the AASM Hammer bomb, the operational range of the platform has been expanded and it can also be used as a means of precision strike against fortified ground targets or logistics concentration points.
In addition, Ukraine’s Mirage 2000 also operates French-made MBDA MICA and Matra Magic II air-to-air missiles, strengthening its airspace defense capabilities.
Additional delivery and training
According to recent announcements, Ukraine is scheduled to receive two additional aircraft from France by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
This adds to the three aircraft delivered last year, one of which was reportedly lost over the summer. Accordingly, at least four fighter jets are expected to be operational by the end of 2026.
Along with the delivery of the new aircraft, an expanded training program for pilots and maintenance personnel is also underway. Currently, three Ukrainian pilots are receiving training to operate the Mirage 2000 in France.
With the increase in the number of aircraft and the integration of precision-guided weapons, the Mirage 2000 is expected to play a more versatile role within the Ukrainian Air Force, carrying out air defense missions as well as precision strike capabilities on the battlefield.
Ukraine uses French Mirage 2000s for the first time in attacks on Russian positions – Video: Telegram @soniah_hub #mirage #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/YlJx0kwEW1
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