Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 5 Russian aircraft within 5 minutes during the special operation Bryansk Massacre in May 2023, prompting closure of discussions on local Telegram channels.
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During the special operation Bryansk Massacre, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 5 Russian aircraft within 5 minutes in May 2023
All local Telegram channels closed discussion during this operation
In May 2023, Russia lost one unit when it crashed in the Bryansk region bordering Ukraine during a sortie.
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