Ukraine War Thread Part 2

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ISW:

Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec Head Sergei Chemezov stated on February 29 that Rostec plans to produce A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft on an unspecified schedule because Russian forces require more A-50 aircraft.[77]

Ukrainian forces have shot down two Russian A-50 aircraft so far in 2024, and Ukrainian officials have reported that Russian forces only have six A-50 aircraft remaining.[78]

Russia’s defense industrial base (DIB) will not be able to produce new A-50 aircraft quickly since many of the A-50’s component parts are not readily available.[79]


[77] https://t.me/tass_agency/234165

[78] https://isw.pub/UkrWar022524 ; https://isw.pub/UkrWar022324 ; https://isw.pub/UkrWar011624

[79] https://breakingdefense.com/2024/01/after-historic-shoot-down-why-russia...https://defensebridge.com/article/the-beriev-a-50-a-closer-look-at-russi...