The Ukrainian Air Force spokesman emotionally commented on the downing of two enemy aircraft.
"The A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft was and is a priority target for us. And until today, the destruction of this aircraft seemed to be an impossible task for the Air Force. And then the IL-22 (air command post) was also targeted! Two bold targets at once!" wrote Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat on his Facebook page.
He also said that the IL-22 was still on fire, but it seems to have landed in Anapa.
"A tenacious bastard. But, as you can see, the aircraft "cannot be restored". Anyway, the target is destroyed, restoration will not help!" he added.
Ihnat also said he is proud to serve in the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.