Ukraine Claims to Have Shot Down Key Russian Military Aircraft

If confirmed, the loss of a Russian A-50 radar detection aircraft would be a significant blow to Russia's air power, forcing a reconsideration of operational areas and potentially straining longer-term mission sustainability.

Ukraine's military claims to have shot down a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft and damaged an Il-22 control centre plane over the Sea of Azov, which if confirmed, would be a significant blow to Russia's air power.
The A-50 is a key command, control and surveillance platform for Russia, providing long-range early warning and target information about Ukrainian low-flying aircraft.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuri Ihnat claimed that the Il-22 had been damaged beyond repair, while an image on social media showed visible damage to its tail.
Experts suggest that the loss of the A-50 would force Russia to reconsider the operational areas of its aircraft, potentially straining longer-term mission sustainability.
Despite the claims, the BBC and other sources have been unable to independently verify the attack, and Russian officials have said they have 'no information' about the attacks.

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