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's most prized hit was the A-50 spy plane that was destroyed on Feb. 23 over Russia's territory, near the town of Yeysk, about 200 kilometers from the front line.
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