The Ukrainian Armed Forces Struck A Factory Where A-50 "flying Radars" Are Being Repaired

Details from the Ukrainian General Staff.

On the night of November 10, Ukrainian defense forces attacked a factory in Stara Russa, Novgorod Oblast, Russia, where A-50 aircraft are repaired. Russia has very few of these aircraft left. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The agency explained that the A-50s, known as “flying radars,” conduct target reconnaissance and help the Russians respond quickly to air threats, including the approach of Ukrainian aircraft and cruise missiles.

“One such aircraft costs about $350 million, and the aggressor state has only a few left in working condition. Each aircraft is worth its weight in gold to Russia,” the General Staff’s statement said.

According to military sources, the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in the Novgorod Region is repairing the A-50, as well as modernizing and maintaining military transport aircraft. The facility has its own runway, so heavy aircraft land directly on its grounds.

The General Staff noted that the Defense Forces had already “visited” the plant in March 2026. At that time, an A-50 that was undergoing maintenance—and possibly awaiting modernization—was damaged.

“On the night of November 10, the aggressor struck again. Explosions rocked the plant’s grounds, followed by a fire. The extent of the damage is being assessed. But one thing is already clear: such strikes mean that Russian transport and special-purpose aircraft will remain grounded for longer, and it will become even more difficult for the enemy to repair them,” the ministry emphasized.

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