Ukrainian military shot down a Russian A-50 aircraft over the waters of the Azov Sea on the evening of Friday, February 23, according to sources in the Armed Forces. According to the news agency’s sources, this was a joint operation of the Air Force and the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. The level of damage is being specified. “The chances of saving the aircraft are minimal,” the sources said. Russia had only 9 such aircraft, but not all of them were combat-ready. The A-50 aircraft is a long-range radar detection and control aircraft capable of reconnaissance and targeting for strikes. Destr…