The operation to destroy the Russian A-50 long-range radar detection and control aircraft was prepared for two weeks.
The operation to destroy the A-50U was prepared for two weeks
During a conversation with journalists, Budanov said that the operation to destroy the Russian A-50 was being prepared for two weeks. At the same time, he avoided the question of whether the plane was shot down by domestic weapons.
What is known about the downed Russian A-50
According to the representatives of the GUR, the downed A-50U is a modernized version of this type of long-range radar surveillance aircraft.
The Russians used such an air command post for long-range radar detection, control and guidance for strikes on Ukraine with missiles from strategic aviation.
The downing of the A-50U is another serious blow to the potential and capabilities of the terrorist Moscow, — the representatives of the GUR note.
The cost of the destroyed plane is 350 million dollars.
A Russian A-50 aircraft with the call sign "Bayan" was destroyed by the Defense Forces of Ukraine on Friday, February 23.
Russian propaganda media reported that "an unidentified aircraft fell in the Kaniv district in the Krasnodar Territory, reeds are burning at the crash site."
Later, the operational headquarters of the region stated that two aircraft allegedly fell on the territory of the Kaniv District of the Krasnodar Territory. However, the Ukrainian side did not confirm the information about the second object.
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