Ukraine Army downs three enemy planes and three helicopters

[AntiFascist]

Source: UKRINFORM

“The 21st of April was a fruitful day for the Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units, as they destroyed 15 enemy air targets, including nine Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The anti-aircraft missile units of the Land Forces shot down six Orlan-10 UAVs. Two Orlan-10 UAVs were hit by the Air Assault Forces with man-portable air-defense systems, and one more was downed by the anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force,” the report states.

Meanwhile, in the Izium direction, the anti-aircraft missile units of the East Air Command destroyed two Russian planes. According to the preliminary data, they were Su-34 and Su-35.

The Air Assault Forces also shot down Russia’s Su-25 aircraft and Mi-8 helicopter. One more Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed by the Ukrainian marines.

In addition, the National Guard of Ukraine reported on shooting down Russia’s Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ helicopter.

Read more: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3464126-ukraine-army-downs-three-enemy-planes-and-three-helicopters.html

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This report is based on this Facebook video (not in English)

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=512827280299825

[PortTack]

1. Thx..great news!

[Richard D]

2. That's around

a couple hundred million dollars

[Lasher]

3. Wait until they get a load of the Phoenix Ghost.

US Air Force creates brand new weapons system called 'Phoenix Ghost' for Ukraine

The additional $800 million aid package for Ukraine announced by President Biden will include a new drone system designed by the US Air Force called the "Phoenix Ghost." CNN's Barbara Starr reports.

[AllyCat]

4. Slava Ukraini!!

[SergeStorms]

5. Make Putin pay....

and the murderous butchers who've been killing Ukrainian men, women, and children without a thought whatsoever.

Most of all I want that loathsome prick Putin executed for his war crimes. If they have trouble finding someone to flip the switch on old sparkie (or whatever means they use to execute the bastard) I'd gladly volunteer.

khai zhive Ukraine!

[Wuddles440]

18. Execution of Putin!

Well, get in line because I think they'd need to conduct a lottery for those craving the opportunity to participate in that glorious event.

[SergeStorms]

19. Yeah, there would be....

no shortage of Ukranians willing to do the deed. I'd be at the end of that long line, so I shouldn't hold much hope.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

6. K&R

[Lasher]

7. So what did all this cost Russia?

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Nine Orlan-10 UAVs @$87K to $120K each = $783K to $1,080K
One SU-25 =$11M
One SU-34 = $36M
One SU-35 = $85M
Two MI-8 helicopters @16.4M to $18.4M each = $32.8M to $36.8M
One KA-52 Alligator helicopter = $15M

The nine Orlan-10 UAVs are chump change, a little over $1M for all of them.

The real money's in the planes and helicopters: $179.8M for the sum of them, using the lower cost of the MI-8s

[Dial H For Hero]

12. Not to mention their crews.

Training takes time and money.

[quakerboy]

14. thats almost half a days oil income for russia.

assuming the googles result of them exporting 4.7 million barrels a day at a going price of $103.31 per barrel are approximately accurate.

But i know its important for various european countries to keep that oil flowing, and important to the US to keep using all of our own oil instead of coming together as a country to reduce our use so that we could replace more of europes supply from what we produce.

[calimary]

8. Good!

More, please!

[wnylib]

9. .

[electric_blue68]

10. Slava Ukraini 🌻🇺🇦🌻

[Dial H For Hero]

11. An SU-35? Nice!

[AntiFascist]

13. The SU-35 is also being "decoded" by US and UK scientists after being shot down previously...

Big Blow To Chinese & Russian Air Force As Their ‘Most Advanced’ Fighter Jet Is Being Decoded By US, UK Scientists

The Ukraine war has seen Russia losing a significant number of aircraft, tanks and armored vehicles. The biggest shock, though, was the revelation that Moscow’s most advanced non-stealth fighter plane, Su-35, had been shot down by Ukrainian forces.

It now looks like it is destined to become a critical challenge for the Kremlin, as its most advanced piece of technology may slip into the hands of the United States.

The secret long-range targeting system of Russia’s most sophisticated fighter plane is being examined by British and American scientists, Express reported. Though the aircraft was destroyed, reports claim that enough of the targeting system remained for a thorough examination.

The fighter jet, dubbed “Flanker” by NATO, was undertaking a so-called Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) operation when it was brought down near Izium, some 75 miles east of Kharkiv, on April 3, as previously reported by the EurAsian Times.

https://eurasiantimes.com/big-blow-to-chinese-russian-air-force-fighter-jet-uk-us/

[mitch96]

15. Insite on the ground in UKR about the Orlan-10 drone.

I wonder with the embargo's can they get the parts to build new ones?

[mitch96]

16. More info about the Ka-52 attack helicopter.. "flying tank"...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216614416

[Martin68]

17. Air support is vital to the Russian army. Without it, they are sitting ducks.

[ck4829]

20. K&R