In a daring and unprecedented military operation, a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet struck a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters in Glovo, Belgorod Oblast, early on May 26, 2025, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. At 6:27 AM local time, the pilot executed a high-risk maneuver, releasing precision-guided French AASM Hammer bombs from treetop altitude, targeting a facility long considered untouchable.
The mission began at 5:45 AM when the pilot, armed with a makeshift system integrating French precision bombs and American GPS technology, embarked on a flight path designed to evade Russian radar. With the weight of history on his shoulders, he flew dangerously low to avoid detection, knowing that the FSB had never been directly attacked during this war.
As the MiG-29 climbed to 5,000 meters for the weapons release, Russian air defenses illuminated the skies, but the pilot relied on the element of surprise. Just moments after releasing the bombs, he executed a daring evasive maneuver, returning to low altitude while the deadly payload soared toward its target.
The two AASM bombs, engineered to penetrate hardened structures, struck the FSB headquarters with devastating precision. The first bomb punched through the roof, unleashing a catastrophic explosion that reverberated through the building, while the second bomb followed closely, triggering a progressive collapse that reduced the five-story structure to rubble within seconds.
In an instant, what was once a symbol of Russian state security became a smoking pile of debris, leaving behind chaos and destruction. This audacious strike not only showcases Ukrainian ingenuity and determination but also sends a clear message about the shifting dynamics of the conflict. With the FSB now in ruins, the repercussions of this attack will undoubtedly resonate throughout the region and beyond.