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British intelligence: Russia loses at least 100 combat aircraft in war with Ukraine.
The downing of the Russian Tu-22M3 military aircraft was the first time that the Ukrainian air defense system shot down a strategic bomber.
The British Ministry of Defense reported this on social network X, citing intelligence data, Ukrinform reported.
The United Kingdom intelligence noted, it is almost certain that reports of a S-200 missile (SA-5) being used are accurate and that this was another successful Ukrainian action against the Russian Air Force.
This system is likely the same system used to shoot down a Russian A-50 MAINSTAY on 23 February 2024.
“This is the first instance of a strategic bomber being shot down by Ukrainian Air Defence systems. It is highly likely that Russia has now sustained at least 100 fixed-wing combat aircraft losses to date,” the statement reads.
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