Intercepted conversation of the Il-22M11 with the airfield controller in Anapa. The plane urgently asked for emergency landing, firefighters on the spot and an ambulance.

  • A_A@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    expect another tantrum from russ … I would avoid playgrounds and such for one or two days.

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    9 months ago

    According to Wikipedia:

    Russia is believed to have nine or ten operational A-50s

    Losing 10% of your A-50 fleet in a single event is discouraging, I’ll wager.

  • gravitas_deficiency
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    9 months ago

    Oh shit, they nailed their AWACS?? Good kill. They don’t have that many of those things.