Ukraine Targets Russian A-50 Spy Plane at Taganrog Factory, Inflicting Significant Damage
In a strategic move, Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on a Russian aircraft factory, aiming to cripple Russia's airborne early warning capabilities.
- Ukrainian forces conducted a drone attack on a Russian aircraft factory in Taganrog, significantly damaging an A-50 spy plane and the facility.
- The A-50, a critical asset for Russia's air force, serves as an airborne early warning and control system with a price tag of hundreds of millions of dollars.
- Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 47 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, indicating a massive UAV attack.
- Kyiv's strategy targets the A-50s to undermine Russia's air superiority, especially as Ukraine prepares to receive Western-donated F-16 fighter jets.
- The attack marks a continuation of Ukraine's efforts to degrade Russian air capabilities, following the downing of two A-50 planes earlier this year.
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