Ukrainian Air Force struck a Russian IL-22 airborne command plane over the Sea of Azov on January 14, causing fire and wounding crew members. The aircraft managed to land at an airfield near Anapa but was subsequently assessed as damaged beyond repair.
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Ukrainian Air Force hit Russian IL-22 airborne command plane over Sea of Azov on January 14
IL-22 landed at airfield near Anapa in Krasnodar Territory
IL-22 was on fire during the incident
Crew members were wounded in the attack
Ukraine downed a Russian A-50 over the Azov Sea on Jan. 14, and an Il-22 was also damaged beyond repair
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