Russia Accidentally Shoots Down Own Su-30SM Fighter Jet
According to Ukrainian Naval Forces intelligence, a radio intercept revealed that a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet's engines caught fire, forcing the crew to eject. This incident occurred during an attempted air defense operation against Ukrainian drones over northwestern Crimea.
The Ukrainian Naval Forces confirmed the incident, stating that the Russian aircraft was on a mission in the area when it crashed for unknown reasons. It is likely that the Russian forces accidentally shot down their own multirole fighter while countering a UAV strike with air defense systems.
The russian aircraft was on a mission in northwestern temporarily occupied Crimea. It apparently crashed for unknown reasons. It is likely that the enemy shot down their own multirole fighter while countering a UAV strike with air defense systems.
The information was confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Naval Forces. This incident is not the first loss of a Russian plane over Crimea, as spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk previously noted another loss.
Author's summary: Russia downs own Su-30SM fighter jet in Crimea.