The Russian invaders confirmed that on February 23 they lost an A-50U long-range radar detection aircraft. Ukrainian intelligence has published intercepted conversations of the occupiers.
DIU told the details of the downing of the A-50
The A-50U long-range radar detection aircraft was shot down near the city of Primorsko-Akhtarsk on the Sea of Azov. The A-50U took off for the last time on February 23 at 3:50 p.m. from the Akhtubinsk airfield and was supposed to perform tasks near the settlements of Primorsko-Akhtarsk — Zernograd.
At 6:45 p.m., the GUR radio-technical intelligence stations recorded the shutdown of the Shmiel radar complex, which is equipped with the A-50U.
In an intercepted conversation, one of the Russian pilots reports on the radio that he observed the work of air defense, saw a flash and heard explosions.
In addition, after the downing of the A-50U, the Russians ordered the termination of missions for two Su-35 aircraft, as well as three Su-34 aircraft, which were performing tasks near Millerovo. Some of them planned to carry out airstrikes near Avdiivka.
What is known about the downing of the A-50U
On February 23, Ukrainian defense forces shot down a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft.
Defense forces shot down a Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft with a Soviet S-200 air defense system.
The GUR specified that the A-50U is a new modernized version of the aircraft. The cost of the destroyed plane is 350 million dollars.
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.
