Fighting in the Belgorod region: the DIU is checking information about the possible downing of a russian Su-27
Kyiv • UNN
The Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate is currently checking information about the alleged downing of a russian Su-27 fighter jet over the Belgorod region.
This morning, a russian Su-27 fighter jet may have been shot down during fighting in the Belgorod region. The Main Intelligence Directorate is currently checking this information. This was stated by the representative of the GUR Andriy Yusov during a telethon, UNN reports.
Details
According to him, the fighting in Belgorod region is intense, so any information needs additional confirmation.
There are extremely active hostilities there, and a lot of events are happening. There is such information (about the downing of the Su-27 - ed.), it is now being further verified
Addendum
This afternoon, russian Telegram channels reported that a russian Su-27 fighter jet was probably shot down near the village of Valuyki.
According to eyewitnesses, there was a powerful explosion at first. Later, the plane crashed in the forest.
Locals posted videos allegedly showing the aftermath of the fighter jet's crash and a column of thick black smoke over the forest. So far, there is no official confirmation.
Recall
Meanwhile, russia officially confirmed the downing of the Il-76. the russian military plane with 15 people on board crashed in the Ivanovo region. 8 crew members and 7 passengers on board were killed