Ukraine’s MiG-29 crashes in combat; pilot ejects and is evacuated
TL;DR
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed overnight in Poltava Oblast during a combat mission after communications with the aircraft were lost; the pilot successfully ejected and was evacuated to a medical facility. The causes are under investigation. Ukraine continues to rely on its MiG-29s, while Western fighters are gradually being integrated into its air force.
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