The commander of the ill-fated Russian Ilyushin Il-22 M air control center that was shot by Ukrainians over the Sea of Azov has reportedly died in the attack. The co-pilot of the aircraft managed to land the substantially damaged aircraft. The Il-22 is said to have survived the attack but has been damaged beyond repair. […]
Some astonishing work from the Ukrainians to get these two planes, it’s clear which side has the brains in this fight.