Ukraine Jams Russian Glide Bombs, Increasing Russia’s Munitions Expenditure
Initially, Russian forces effectively utilized UMPK glide bombs, achieving significant battlefield gains. However, widespread Ukrainian electronic jamming has severely degraded the bombs’ accuracy by disrupting their GLONASS satellite guidance. This necessitates the use of multiple bombs per target, increasing costs and risks for the Russian air force. The effectiveness of Ukrainian jamming contrasts sharply with the limited success of Russian jamming efforts and highlights a key technological advantage for Ukraine. This situation underscores the critical role of effective electronic warfare in modern combat.
John Q. Hosedrinker