This statement was made by Yurii Ihnat, the spokesman for the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as reported by Ukrinform.
"Indeed, thanks to a well-executed operation by the Defense Forces under the command of the Air Force Commander, several aircraft were successfully shot down, and it is truly impressive.
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Particularly noteworthy are the A-50 and A-50U, which is an airborne radar, a long-range radar detection aircraft that helps to monitor the radar situation deep inside our country.
Of course, this will reduce the enemy's capabilities. Although they persist in doing so, the enemy will refrain from employing its aircraft near the combat line and our borders for a while. russian pilots are now keeping a greater distance than before," Ihnat explained.
He commented on the downing of the A-50 aircraft by the Ukrainian Defense Forces, pointing out that "it hasn't been seen in the airspace for three days now."
As reported, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 10 russian military aircraft in 10 days, including nine fighter-bombers of the russian Aerospace Forces, Su-34 and Su-35.
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