Crimean authorities confirm downing of enemy fighter jet over Sevastopol

Crimean authorities confirm downing of enemy fighter jet over Sevastopol

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A military aircraft, presumably an enemy Su-27 fighter jet, was shot down over Sevastopol, crashing 200 meters from the shore without causing any damage.

The crash of a military plane over Sevastopol was confirmed by the local "governor". UNN reports this with reference to Radio Liberty.

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The downing of the plane was confirmed by Sevastopol "governor" mikhail razvozhayev, who said the pilot who ejected was rescued.

Public reports indicate that the plane shot down in Crimea was an enemy Su-27 fighter jet. It fell 200 meters from the shore. There were no casualties or damage in the city.

The cause of the plane's crash was not announced, but social media reported a loud explosion, after which the plane caught fire and began to fall.