Unfortunately we are hearing this already since the second week of the war. Contrary to what many people believe the Russian economy is not doing too bad and they have a war economy up and running. The only positive thing is that they are losing a shitload of people (as do the Ukrainians by the way)Glidepath wrote: ↑02 Jan 2024, 09:34 Back to topic...
Reports mention that on Tuesday, starting during darkness, Russia launched an air attack,with or including firing a range of missiles
from "16 strategic Tu-95MS bomber"
Recently someone in the west 'with knowledge' said that Russia's stockpile of missiles was dwindling. Draw your own conclusions.
Date: Tuesday 2 January 2024
A Russian AF Sukhoi Su-35 was reportedly hit by friendly fire near Krasnoperekopsk, Crimea.
The pilot managed to land the plane at a Russian air base.
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/349902Claims Swirl Around Possible Shoot Down Of Russian A-50 Radar Jet (Updated)
The loss of an A-50 and an IL-22M airborne command and control platforms would be a major blow for Russia, which only has a handful of each.
PUBLISHED JAN 15, 2024 12:10 AM EST
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/349903Date: Sunday 14 January 2024
Time: 21:12
Type: Beriev A-50
Owner/operator: Russian Air Force
Registration: RF-50601
MSN: 0093496899
Year of manufacture: 1991
A Russian AF Beriev A-50 reconnaissance plane was shot down by Ukrainian armed forces near Kyrylivka, Zaporizhzhya Oblast.
Other sources state that the crash was a result of friendly fire.
Date: Sunday 14 January 2024
Time: 21:14
Type: Ilyshin Il-22M-11
Owner/operator: Russian Air Force
Registration: 75106
An Russian AF Ilyshin Il-22M11 is said to have been damaged by Ukrainian armed forces in the Kerch area. Several occupants were injured. The aircraft performed an emergency landing at Anapa Airport, Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
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