Ukrainian forces say they have hit a Russian reconnaissance plane over the Sea of Azov. “The A-50 with the call sign ‘Bayan’ has completed its last flight,” Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk wrote on Friday. Ukrainian military intelligence has released a map showing the suspected crash site in southern Russia.
“Another valuable Russian A-50U aircraft was shot down over the Sea of Azov,” the intelligence said. The shooting was “another serious blow to the potential and capabilities of terrorist Moscow.”
Russia has only a few examples of reconnaissance aircraft
The A-50 model is a Russian reconnaissance aircraft similar to the Awacs used by NATO. According to military experts, the Kremlin only has six operational aircraft of this type.
In mid-January, the Ukrainian military said it had already shot down one of the few A-50s and another Ilyushin Il-22 reconnaissance aircraft over the Sea of Azov.
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Since last Saturday, Ukrainian air defense officials have said they have shot down five Sukhoi Su-34 and two Su-35 fighter jets in addition to the reconnaissance plane.
The information could not initially be independently verified. Videos on online services showed several flashes of light in a dark night sky and a fire in what appeared to be a rural area. Authorities in Krasnodar, southwestern Russia, said firefighters were battling a blaze “of about 250 square meters” and that no houses were at risk. Accordingly, “two aircraft” are said to have been involved in the incident – authorities have not provided further details.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported on Friday about an alleged destroyed launch pad for a Patriot anti-aircraft system near the front. American-made Patriot anti-aircraft systems can attack air targets at a range of up to 100 miles.
Ukraine has been fending off a Russian invasion for almost two years. Kiev has received modern anti-aircraft systems from Western allies. The Ukrainian Air Force will also receive several dozen F-16 fighter jets in the near future.
Source: Krone
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