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Ukrainian forces say that they have shot down a Russian aircraft near Kostiantynivka.

The aircraft crashed into a house, causing it to catch fire. No casualties are reported. The aircraft is later reported to be a S-70 Okhotnik-B and was reportedly shot down by a Russian Su-57 jet to prevent its capture by Ukraine.

Published October 5, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Eastern Ukraine campaign.

Ukrainian forces say that they have shot down a Russian aircraft near Kostiantynivka. The aircraft crashed into a house, causing it to catch fire. No casualties are reported. The aircraft is later reported to be a S-70 Okhotnik-B and was reportedly shot down by a Russian Su-57 jet to prevent its capture by Ukraine.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2024-10-05).