5 more Russian aircraft were ordered to terminate their mission – Ukraine’s intelligence on downing of A-50 aircraft

24 FEBRUARY 2024

Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has stated that a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft was shot down on 23 February near the town of Primorsko-Akhtarsk on the Sea of Azov, and after that, five more Russian aircraft were withdrawn from combat operations.

Source: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU)

Details: DIU stated that the last take-off of the A-50U took place on 23 February at 15:50 from the Akhtubinsk airfield and was supposed to carry out Russia’s terrorist missions near the settlements of Primorsko-Akhtarsk and Zernograd.

The abrupt cessation of operation of a Shmel radar system, which is installed in the A-50U, was recorded by DIU’s radio reconnaissance stations at 18:45.

The fire damage to the upgraded A-50U is also confirmed by radio intercepts of the Russian Su-35 cover crew.

One of the Russian pilots said on the radio that he had observed air defence systems in operation, a flash and explosions.

Quote: “An additional sign of the success of the joint operation by DIU and the Air Force is the order to terminate the missions for two Su-35 aircraft as well as three Su-34 aircraft belonging to the Russian Aerospace Forces, which were flying missions near the village of Millerovo – some of them planned to conduct airstrikes near Avdiivka.”

Background:

On 23 February, the Ukrainian Defence Forces shot down a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft.
They shot down this aircraft using a Soviet S-200 air defence system.

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3 comments

Looks like one plane didn’t get the message.
Just like with the mafia navy, the mafia air force is being backed into a corner by Ukraine, and this despite Ukraine’s limited resources. Just imagine what could be achieved if the West was nearly as reliable for Ukraine as iran and north korea are for mafia land!

That’s why these A-50s are such major targets: With one missile hit, many dangerous airstrikes can be prevented and additionally, there’ll be new loopholes for counterstrikes! The importance of this can’t be overstated, such succeses are essential for pushing the invaders back.
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