"Russian Spy Plane Fleet Grounded as Ukraine Destroys 13 Military Aircraft in 11 Days"

The UK Ministry of Defense reported that Russia's A-50 early warning aircraft fleet is likely grounded following Ukraine's success in shooting down two of these high-tech planes in recent months. With only a handful of these costly aircraft in its fleet, Russia's loss significantly degrades its situational awareness and air support capabilities. Ukraine has claimed a string of victories in shooting down Russian warplanes, forcing Russian pilots to fly further away to protect themselves, resulting in less accurate bomb strikes.