Read previewUkraine's Defense Intelligence says its forces have shot down a Russian fighter jet over the Black Sea, sharing a video of the apparent strike.
According to the post, Russian forces lost contact with the aircraft around 5 a.m. local time and launched a search and rescue operation about three hours later.
It said a telltale streak of jet fuel was found on the water, as well as parts of the plane's wreckage.
Advertisement-1 russian Su-30SM jet 🔥Warriors of the @DI_Ukraine special unit destroyed a russian Su-30SM combat aircraft with MANPADS over the Black Sea.
pic.twitter.com/yaKnzWXyYF — Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) September 12, 2024The pro-Ukrainian Telegram channel Crimean Wind, which monitors developments on the peninsula, also posted about a missing Russian Su-30 jet, citing an unnamed Ukrainian army source.
Persons:
—, Russian Sukhoi Su, ince, cale
Organizations:
Service, Intelligence, Business, Naval Aviation Regiment
Locations:
Russian, Ukrainian, Cape Tarkhankut, Crimea, Saki