Ukrainian Air Force, in coordination with Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, shot down a Russian A-50U long-range radar detection aircraft over the Sea of Azov near Yeysk.
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A joint operation by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Air Force of Ukraine over the Sea of Azov resulted in the downing of another valuable Russian A-50U aircraft.
A sharp drop in the speed and altitude of the downed A-50U aircraft was reportedly observed near the town of Yeysk.
The destroyed A-50U is a new, modernised Russian version of the plane.
This aircraft, of which there are only a few left in Russia, is worth US$350 million.
Ukraine shot down a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft on February 23, 2024
Another A-50 long-range radar detection and control aircraft was also destroyed by units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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