Reported 8 months ago
Assistant Chief of Staff Rosanna Clemente revealed that Ukraine successfully shot down a $350 million Russian A-50 AWACS plane using US-made Patriot missile system over the Black Sea earlier this year. The Russian Federal Investigative Committee confirmed the incident and issued an arrest warrant for Ukraine's 138th Air Defense Missile Brigade commander Mykola Dzyaman. This successful shootdown is seen as Ukraine's most significant victory using the Patriot system, showcasing their enhanced air defense capabilities with Western aid. The loss of the A-50 plane significantly impacts Russia's air superiority in the Ukrainian battlefield, highlighting Ukraine's progress in training and tactical deployment.
Source: YAHOO