Russian sources say that the Il-22 was damaged
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Does not look like it will be taking off any time soon, if ever.
“According to some sources, Lieutenant General Oleg Vladimirovich Pchela, commander of the long-range aviation of the Russian Air Force, was on board the A-50 aircraft If is true, it will be a very painful loss for the Russia, and for Ukrainians another holiday due to revenge for all Ukrainians killed by Russian missile strikes.