A Ukrainian MiG-29 crashed in the Odesa region; the pilot ejected
On August 10, a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in the Odesa region. The pilot managed to eject and survived. According to the Air Force, the pilot was carrying out a combat mission to destroy enemy targets over the Odesa region.
“On the evening of August 10, 2026, a MiG-29 fighter jet of the Air Force was lost while carrying out a combat mission,” the Air Force said in a statement.
Military officials clarified that the pilot was intercepting aerial targets. According to preliminary data, the aircraft caught fire during the launch of an air-to-air missile, and the pilot lost control.
The Ukrainian pilot attempted to save the fighter jet but was unsuccessful. He then ejected. The pilot was evacuated to a medical facility.
The Air Force emphasized that the causes of the incident are being investigated.
This was reported with reference to the Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram.
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