Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Russian A-50 Radar & Perhaps Il-22 C&C Planes Shot Down!!

"The loss of kit and experience will be keenly felt by the Russians and going forward this may stop the Russians from doing things like I don't know how much it will affect the use of aviation bombs the use of missiles but this could give some breathing space for the Ukrainians in terms of whether they the Russians are able to continue flying with those aviation dropping those aviation guided glide bombs it may stop the Russians from being able to to utilize missiles in the same way"

Hello Team

🎦 00:00-00:18⏩

Jonathan had planned to have a night off but breaking news about the war in Ukraine means he's recording a video.

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Another Russian A-50 AWACS Plane Shot Down over the Sea of Azov

🎦 00:18-03:38⏩

Jonathan reports that another Russian A-50 AWACS plane (similar to the US AWACS) has been shot down, this time over the Sea of Azov. This is the second A-50 lost by Russia in the war.

• The A-50 is a vital asset for the Russian Air Force, providing long-range radar detection, control, and guidance for missile strikes.
• Losing another one is a major blow to Russia's capabilities and will likely significantly impact their ability to wage war effectively.
• The plane was reportedly shot down 200km from the front line, suggesting that Ukrainian air defences, probably Patriots, have greater range than previously thought.
• The loss of 15 highly experienced crew members adds to the impact of losing the aircraft.
• This incident is seen as a significant victory for Ukraine.

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A Second Aircraft, Possibly an Il-22M or Il-76, May Also Have Been Shot Down

🎦 03:38-04:57⏩

In addition to the A-50, there are unconfirmed reports and footage suggesting that a second Russian aircraft may have been shot down on the same night.

• The type of aircraft is unclear, with possibilities including an Il-22M command and control plane or an Il-76 transport plane.
• This information is still pending confirmation from reliable sources.
• If true, this would be another major loss for Russia, further impacting their command and control capabilities.

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The Significance of Ukraine's Recent Successes in the Air

🎦 04:57-09:10⏩

Jonathan analyses the significance of the downing of the two aircraft.

• Jonathan explains that while Ukraine appears to be struggling on the ground, their recent successes in the air, including shooting down seven fighter jets earlier in the week, are significant.
• He believes that these losses will significantly impact Russia's ability to wage war effectively, particularly their use of air power.
• The downing of these aircraft, potentially by Patriot missile systems, suggests that Ukraine now has the capability to challenge Russian air superiority.
• Jonathan believes the arrival of Patriots is a "game changer" and that their use could force Russia to significantly scale back their air operations.
• Jonathan suggests that Ukraine may start to gain air advantage, which would have a major impact on the course of the war.
• However, he cautions that Russia will now be actively hunting for the Ukrainian Patriot systems, using all means at their disposal, including possibly seeking assistance from China.

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Wrap Up

🎦 09:10-09:16⏩

Jonathan wraps up the video. He's clearly excited by this news for Ukraine and encourages viewers to share their thoughts. He signs off until the next update.

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