Well, if true, the Russian VKS is down to one A-50U orbit.

Four to five of nine A-50U at start are done.

And you need 3, and more realistically 4, A-50U planes to maintain one AEW on a 24 hour 7 days a week basis. https://t.co/w1QdY6ZsOp

— Trent Telenko (@TrentTelenko) March 11, 2024