The intelligence of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine intercepted a report about the accident of a Russian Su-30SM fighter.
This was reported by the Navy press service.
The intercept said the Russians had lost contact with a plane that was on a mission southeast of the Snake Island. The fighter jet likely went down for unknown reasons.
The occupiers are currently conducting a search and rescue operation.
According to the Navy, wreckage of the plane has been found on the surface of the sea. The pilots have not yet been found.
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