"Ukraine's Drone Warfare: A Threat to Russian A-50 Planes"

A retired Indian Air Force pilot suggests that Ukraine may have used a modified drone, possibly similar to the US' Project LongShot, to target and shoot down Russian A-50 AWACS aircraft. The shooting has raised questions about the mechanism used and the vulnerability of Russian air assets. The A-50s, vital for monitoring Ukrainian airspace, have been targeted by Ukraine, leading to speculation about the use of advanced drone technology and tactics. The shootdown has also sparked debates about accidental fratricide and deliberate provocation, with Ukraine claiming it was a joint operation.