"Russian Su-27 Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Black Sea in Friendly Fire Incident"
TL;DR
Ukraine claims that Russian forces accidentally shot down one of their own Su-27 fighter jets over Crimea due to a state of heightened combat readiness, with the pilot ejecting safely. This incident comes amid heavy aircraft losses for Russia's Air Force, while Ukraine anticipates a boost in its aviation capabilities with the impending operation of F-16 fighter jets supplied by allies. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that these jets would be legitimate targets for Russian pilots, despite dismissing speculation of attacking NATO members.
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- Russia Shoots Down Its Own Su-27 Fighter Jet Over Black Sea: Kyiv Newsweek
- The Russian Air Force's Old Su-27 Fighters Had A Lucky War. Until This Week. Forbes
- Ukraine war briefing: Russian fighter jet crashes off Crimea The Guardian
- Watch: Russian jet explodes in fireball as it plunges into sea in Crimea Yahoo! Voices
- Ukraine's Armed Forces confirm that Russians shot down their own fighter jet over Black Sea Ukrainska Pravda
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