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militarydefense1 year ago

"Ukraine Downs Russian Aircraft Amid Escalating Tensions"

Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian A-50U spy plane, leading to the grounding of five other aircraft by the Russian military. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense also alleges that two Su-35 aircraft and three Su-34 planes were recalled from their missions near the conflict zone in Ukraine. Russian military bloggers suggested the A-50U may have been brought down by "friendly fire," but Russian officials have not commented on the incident.

via Newsweek|
#a-50-spy-plane#military-aircraft#militarydefense
international-conflict1 year ago

Ukraine Downs Another Russian Surveillance Plane, Five Killed

Ukrainian forces claim to have downed a Russian early warning and control aircraft, marking the second such loss in just over a month. The downing, if confirmed, would be a significant blow to Moscow and a morale boost for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. The aircraft, an A-50 capable of directing missile attacks and relaying information to troops, was allegedly shot down over the Sea of Azov, prompting Ukraine to seek accelerated military aid from Western allies as the war enters its third year.

via The Associated Press|
#aircraft-downed#international-conflict#military
international-relations2 years ago

"Russian A-50 Spy Plane Loss Signals Shift in Air Force Strategy"

Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson reported that Russia flew a replacement A-50 spy plane over the Sea of Azov, days after Ukraine claimed to have shot down one. The A-50 is a Soviet-era reconnaissance aircraft used for preparing strikes and preventing enemy attacks. The British defense ministry stated that the A-50 "almost certainly exploded and subsequently crashed into the Sea of Azov" on January 14. Russian military bloggers have sought to shift the blame for the incident onto Moscow's own air defenses, while the Russian Air Force has reportedly begun operating another A-50 over land within Russian territory near the Krasnodar region.

via Newsweek|
#a-50-spy-plane#international-relations#military-tensions
international-relations2 years ago

Ukraine Downs Russian Spy and Command Planes in Sea of Azov

Ukraine claims to have destroyed a Russian spy plane and an air control center over the Sea of Azov, with the Ukrainian Air Force calling the operation successful. The incident, which has not been confirmed by Moscow, occurred in the region separating Ukraine and Russia, north of Crimea. The A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft targeted by Ukraine is a priority for them, and the destruction of this aircraft was previously considered an impossible task. The Sea of Azov has been a point of tension between the two countries, with Russia increasing sorties of spy planes due to the threat of Ukrainian strikes against Russian military infrastructure in Crimea.

via CNN|
#international-relations#military#russia
international-conflict2 years ago

Russia Successfully Foils Ukrainian Drone and Missile Assault

Russia claims to have thwarted a Ukrainian attack involving 24 drones and two missiles. The Russian defense ministry stated that the drones were shot down over several Russian regions, while the missiles were intercepted over the Sea of Azov. One person was injured when a drone hit an apartment building in Tula. Flights were delayed or canceled at Moscow's main airports due to the drone attack. Ukraine reported that Kyiv experienced Russia's largest drone attack of the war, while a Russian-controlled region in Ukraine claimed that the energy system was struck, leaving some without heat or power.

via Reuters|
#drone-attack#international-conflict#missile-attack
conflictinternational-relations2 years ago

Ukraine's Victories and Russian Reserves: A Turning Point in the Conflict

Ukrainian forces have raised their flag over the town of Robotyne in the southeastern Zaporizhizhia region, potentially signaling a breakthrough in Ukraine's counteroffensive. This achievement could lead to severing the land bridge connecting Russia to the Crimean Peninsula. However, Ukrainian troops still face significant Russian defenses and have limited resources and time. Russian sources deny reports of Ukrainian forces advancing towards Tokmak, while Russian forces are launching their own offensives in Kupyansk and Lyman.

via The Hill|
#conflictinternational-relations#counteroffensive#russia
conflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Rapid Southern Front Advance and Liberation of Robotyne

Ukrainian forces believe they have breached the toughest line of Russian defenses in the south, allowing them to advance more quickly towards the Sea of Azov. They have raised the national flag in the settlement of Robotyne, and their next targets are Berdiansk and Melitopol. President Zelensky expressed confidence in Ukraine's strategy and the eventual recovery of all seized Ukrainian territory. The commander leading the troops in Robotyne expects the Russian defenses to be less challenging as they move forward.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#conflict#counteroffensive#russian-defenses
conflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Rapid Southern Advance: Liberating Towns and Driving Out Russian Forces

Ukrainian forces believe they have breached the most challenging line of Russian defenses in the south, allowing them to advance more rapidly towards the Sea of Azov. After raising the national flag in the settlement of Robotyne, Ukrainian troops aim to capture Berdiansk and eventually regain control of the Sea of Azov. President Zelenskiy dismissed concerns about the spread of Ukrainian forces and expressed confidence in reclaiming all seized Ukrainian territory. The commander leading the troops stated that they have entered territories with only Russian logistics groups, expecting less formidable defenses.

via Reuters|
#conflict#counteroffensive#russian-forces
international-conflict2 years ago

Attacks on Russia and Ukraine shatter Putin's invincibility myth.

A Russian-backed official in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region claimed that Ukrainian forces shelled the Russian-controlled port city of Berdyansk on the Sea of Azov, leaving nine people injured. The official shared a video showing a large cloud of smoke rising from near the port area. The date of the video could not be independently verified.

via Reuters|
#berdyansk#international-conflict#russia