Ukraine Downs Two Russian Aircraft in Major Blow to Moscow

Ukraine's military has shot down two of Russia's command planes, an A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft and an Il-22 control centre plane, above the Sea of Azov, dealing a blow to Russia's aviation and boosting morale for Ukraine's armed forces. The cause of the incident is unclear, with theories ranging from the use of a Patriot anti-aircraft missile battery to friendly fire or even a British SAS operation. This marks a series of embarrassing setbacks for Russia's ageing air fleet, with Ukraine claiming responsibility for previous attacks on Russian jets.