‘Russia Accidentally Downs Its Own Fighter Jet Over Crimea’

In a recent incident indicating a heightened state of combat readiness, a Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet was mistakenly downed by Russian forces over Crimea, as reported by Ukraine. The mishap occurred over the annexed peninsula, with Ukraine’s Navy spokesman, Dmytro Pletenchuk, emphasizing the role of "the human factor" where an operator, driven by the prospect of receiving a medal, failed to
In a recent incident indicating a heightened state of combat readiness, a Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet was mistakenly downed by Russian forces over Crimea, as reported by Ukraine. The mishap occurred over the annexed peninsula, with Ukraine’s Navy spokesman, Dmytro Pletenchuk, emphasizing the role of "the human factor" where an operator, driven by the prospect of receiving a medal, failed to
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