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Russia claims to have destroyed a Ukrainian Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft, which Kyiv has been using to shoot down Russian drones. The Russian Defense Ministry also reported downing several other missiles, bombs, and UAVs. Both nations continue to suffer significant losses in the ongoing conflict, with intense fighting in Ukraine's east. Newsweek has not independently verified the reported figures of destroyed equipment and vehicles.
The Ukrainian military is using Aeroprakt A-22 planes, also known as Foxbat LSAs, to shoot down Russian drones, causing significant frustration for Russian forces. This follows the success of using Yak-52 aircraft for similar purposes. Russian bloggers have expressed concern over these tactics, but no countermeasures have been discussed.
Russians are increasingly frustrated with a Ukrainian Yak-52 training plane that has been effectively shooting down Russian surveillance drones. The Yak-52, with a front-seat pilot and a back-seat gunner, has downed at least 12 drones in three months. Its robustness and low radar profile make it difficult for Russian air defenses to target. The success of the Yak-52 has led Ukraine to train more gunners to hunt drones using similar tactics.