The Il-22 air control center of the Russian occupiers survived the attack on January 14, but cannot be restored.
The Russian IL-22 condition
The Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat noted that even though the plane could land in Anapa, it could not be restored.
It seems that Il-22 did fly to Anapa. A tough one bastard. But, as you can see, it "can't be restored". No matter what but the target is destroyed, and nothing will not help! The plane was on fire, there are wounded among the crew, I hope there are dead one!
Ignat emphasised that the other Russian plane destroyed yesterday — the A-50 long-range radar detection — was and is a priority target for Ukraine.
According to the spokesman, until today, destroying the A-50 seemed like an overwhelming task for the Air Force.
And here the IL-22 (air command post) was also given away! Two "fat" targets at once! I am proud of my service in the Air Force! "Have an eternal flight, brothers!" Ignat wrote.
Downing of A-50 and Il-22 over the Sea of Azov
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, confirmed on the morning of January 15 that Air Force soldiers destroyed the A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft and the Il-22 air control centre of the enemy.
The first reports about the destruction of Russian planes appeared on the evening of January 14.
Defence Express's publication notes that it was previously believed that it was impossible to destroy the A-50. These types of aircraft avoid the front edge of the front line and stay as far as possible from the enemy's air defence zone.
Russia had only nine such aircraft in service (three A-50 and six A-50U).
