The A-50’s loss will force the Russian Air Force to reconsider how close to the front line the remaining fleet operates.
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Whoever shot down the Russian Air Force Beriev A-50 airborne early warning aircraft over the Sea of Azov on Jan. 14 struck a significant blow to Moscow’s air operations in Ukraine. While the Ukrainian military has claimed responsibility for the shoot-down, it has not disclosed how it might have done...
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