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Russia possesses a variety of fighter jets and supplementary combat aircraft. Specifically, Russia owns the Beriev A-50, often referred to as the “flying radar”. The number of these aircraft has reportedly decreased since the start of the year. Interestingly, Ukraine claims that two A-50s have been decommissioned since the year began; a claim Russia neither refutes nor denies. In fact, Russia admits the loss of one A-50, which was irreparably damaged when a drone attacked it in Belarus last year. Russian A-50 AEW&C fleet faces dwindling 24/7 flight capacity

Following recent announcements, the Russian Aerospace Forces [VKS or RuAF] have reportedly introduced an A-50U into service. When these reported figures are considered, it suggests that one of the aircraft Ukraine claimed to have decommissioned has been reinstated. Therefore, Russia still needs to restore two more Soviet-origin A-50 airborne early warning and control [AEW&C] aircraft, including the one damaged in Belarus.

If these reports are confirmed (keep in mind these statements haven’t been formally announced), this would imply that the Russian Federation currently has six A-50U AEW&C aircraft in operation. However, these figures are based exclusively on publicly available data. It is estimated that Russia should have about 40 units, but the exact number that is operationally ready is currently unconfirmed.
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