Ukrainian forces have successfully downed two Russian aircraft, including an A-50 spy plane valued at £274m (approximately ₹ 2,792 Crore), delivering a significant setback to Moscow's military capabilities. Ukrainian intelligence sources confirmed the downing of two command planes, which are critical assets for the Russian Air Force. The A-50 spy plane plays a crucial role in providing airborne early warning and control, and is instrumental for Russian missile strikes on Ukraine. The loss of these planes is particularly impactful given that Russia had a limited fleet of these aircraft, with reports suggesting that only nine or ten operational A-50s were available prior to this incident. The specific weapons used to shoot down the planes were not disclosed.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kyiv Confirms Downing of Two Russian Command Planes in Disastrous Day for Kremlin Air Force Sources in Ukrainian intel confirmed that two aircraft had been shot down, but did not provide further details of what weapons were responsible. https://t.co/XucxsL2tEy