Coverage dated January 14, 2024

Ukraine claims it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow

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Ukraine’s military chief is claiming that the Ukrainian air force has shot down a Russian Beriev A-50 early warning and control plane and an IL-22 command center aircraft. Those hits would be a significant blow for the Kremlin’s forces.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Ukraine claims it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Ukraine’s military chief is claiming that the Ukrainian air force has shot down a Russian Beriev A-50 early warning and control plane and an IL-22 command center aircraft. Those hits would be a significant blow for the Kremlin’s forces.

  2. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Ukraine says it destroys Russian spy plane and airborne command post (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    KYIV - Ukraine said on Monday it had destroyed a Russian Beriev A-50 spy plane and an Ilyushin Il-22 airborne command post in the Sea of Azov area, dealing a

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian spy plane in attack over Sea of Azov (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Olga Voitovych, Anna Chernova, Victoria Butenko, Svitlana Vlasova and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine claimed it destroyed a Russian spy plane over the Sea of Azov on Monday, in what would be a significant strike against Moscow’s aerial capabilities.

  4. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    KYIV, Ukraine >> The Ukrainian air force shot down a Russian early warning and control plane that can spot targets up to 400 miles away and a key command center aircraft that relays information to troops on the ground in a significant blow for the Kremlin’s forces, Ukraine’s military chief said toda…

  5. Forbes

    Russia Had 21 A-50 And Il-22 Planes For Relaying Commands From Top HQs. Ukraine Just Blew Up Two Of Them. (opens Forbes)

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    “Who did this?” the Ukrainian air force quipped.

  6. Insider

    Ukraine says it hit 2 prized Russian command aircraft in just one day (opens Insider)

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    Ukraine said it hit a Russian A-50 and Ilyushin Il-22 in an attack on Sunday, adding to Russia's air force losses.

  7. Portland Press Herald

    Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in significant blow to Moscow (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Ukraine’s military chief says that the Ukrainian air force has shot down a Russian early warning and control plane that can spot targets up to 650 kilometers (400 miles) away and a key command center aircraft that relays information to troops on the ground

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Ukraine’s military chief says the air force shot down a Russian Beriev A-50 early warning-and-control plane and an Il-22 command center aircraft.

  9. The Republic

    Ukraine says it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow (opens The Republic)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian air force shot down a Russian early warning and control plane that can spot targets up to 650 kilometers (400 miles) away and a key command center aircraft that relays information to troops on the ground in a significant blow for the Kremlin’s forces, Ukraine’s mil…

  10. New York Post

    Ukraine says it destroyed $330M Russian spy plane and airborne command post (opens New York Post)

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    Ukraine said on Monday it had destroyed a Russian Beriev A-50 spy plane and an Ilyushin Il-22 airborne command post in the Sea of Azov area, dealing a blow to Russian military operations in occupie…

  11. Wall Street Journal

    Ukraine Says It Downed Russian Surveillance Plane (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    As the battle on the ground drags on, Ukraine is achieving some success in striking higher-value Russian targets.

  12. NBC News

    Ukraine says it destroyed 2 Russian command planes, a costly blow for Putin (opens NBC News)

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    “Russia only has a few of such powerful machines,” Ukrainian air force spokesman Yuriy Ignat told NBC News. “You can imagine what a great loss it is for them.”

  13. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Ukraine says it shot down two Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    The planes are fundamental tools in helping orchestrate Russian battlefield movements in Ukraine.

  14. The Guardian

    Ukraine shoots down two Russian aircraft in disastrous day for Kremlin (opens The Guardian)

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    It is unclear how Ukraine succeeded in shooting down the command planes flying above the Sea of Azov

  15. The Guardian

    Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine says it has shot down Russian spy plane; UK to send 20,000 troops to Nato military exercise (opens The Guardian)

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    Ukraine army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi says A-50 spy plane and Il-22 command aircraft downed near Sea of Azov; Britain to send army, navy and RAF personnel to Nato exercise

  16. UPI

    Ukraine claims to shoot down 2 Russian command-and-control aircraft (opens UPI)

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    The Ukrainian military on Monday laid claim to destroying a pair of Russian aircraft over the Sea of Azov, including an A-50 early warning and control aircraft, which could mark a significant blow against the Kremlin.

  17. WHDH Boston

    Ukraine claims it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian air force shot down a Russian Beriev A-50 early warning and control plane and an Il-22 command center aircraft

  18. Washington Times

    Ukraine claims it shot down two Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow (opens Washington Times)

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    The Ukrainian air force shot down a Russian Beriev A-50 early warning and control plane and an IL-22 command center aircraft in a significant blow for the Kremlin’s forces, Ukraine’s military chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi claimed Monday.

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