Ukraine says it downs second A-50 Russian spy plane

According to reports, Ukraine has claimed to have shot down a second A-50 Russian spy plane in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The aircraft was reportedly taken down by Ukrainian forces near the eastern city of Luhansk.

This incident comes just days after Ukraine claimed to have downed another A-50 aircraft in a separate incident. The Russian government has denied these claims, calling them “provocations” and accusing Ukraine of fabricating the attacks.

The A-50 is a long-range surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft used by the Russian military for monitoring and intelligence-gathering missions. Its loss would be a significant blow to Russian capabilities in the region.

Ukraine and Russia have been engaged in a conflict since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and supported separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. The two countries have repeatedly accused each other of violating ceasefires and engaging in military provocations.

It remains to be seen how Russia will respond to these latest claims by Ukraine, but tensions between the two countries are likely to escalate further in the coming days.