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Metering the damage, satellite imagery shows plumes of smoke rising from runways, scorched tarmac, and flaming aircraft—including a Russian A50 airborne early warning system, a costly asset roughly valued at $350 million. The operation underscores Ukraine’s mastery of low-cost yet meticulously planned strikes utilizing commercial drones and signals a troubling vulnerability for Russia’s deep military assets, even those assigned to nuclear delivery.