On February 23, 2024, Ukraine dealt a devastating blow to the Russian military’s prestige by downing a massive A-50 AWACS, known as a ‘flying radar’ aircraft, marking the second such takedown in just months.This critical attack essentially blinded Russian forces, stripping them of the critical intelligence and situational awareness the A-50 provided. The loss of the airborne command center was a severe hit as its value exceeded 330 million dollars.Compounding the shock, official reports confirmed that the A-50 was targeted well within Russian borders—a zone presumed safe from Ukraine’s anti-aircraft arsenals.The narrative states that an antiquated Ukrainian Soviet-era S-200 missile system brought down this costly Russian asset, and a striking video capturing the moment of impact seems to corroborate this claim. However, not everyone is buying it.The destruction of one of the globe’s most advanced air surveillance systems over its own territory has sparked intrigue. Experts dissecting the footage suggest the S-200 explanation might be a smokescreen, concealing Ukraine’s use of a top-secret American-made weapon capable of swatting these powerful aircraft from the sky with ease, even at incredibly long distances…