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Explosive-laden jet ski near Istanbul, allegedly Ukrainian, not a working maritime drone — Defense Express
The UK Ministry of Defenсe reports.
The damage of reconnaissance aircraft A-50 is deemed significant for Ukraine. Likely, Russia will now be compelled to reconsider the flight zone restrictions for its aircraft.
According to intelligence, the A-50 is crucial for Russian aerial surveillance over conflict zones.
The Russian Air Force, according to information from the United Kingdom, currently operates 8 A-50 aircraft, which are presumed to cover immediate operational consequences. However, the increased workload on the remaining planes, coupled with the loss of the crew, is likely to limit the long-term mission endurance.