Damage to an A-50 aircraft has been confirmed following the attack on Mar 17 on the 123rd aircraft maintenance plant in the city of Staraya, Russia. — General Staff

LaFinlandia@sopuli.xyz · 5 days ago

Che Banana@beehaw.org · 5 days ago

didn’t think they had many of those left?

azimir@lemmy.ml · 4 days ago

Looks like there were 6 operational ones when Russia invaded. Two are confirmed shot down, two damaged. Add in this latest one hit.

They’re about $300mil to build and Russia has trouble getting the parts. Every A-50 lost is a huge win for Ukraine.