Overview

• On July 22 in Volyn oblast, a French-supplied Mirage 2000-5 suffered an aviation equipment failure and crashed during a mission.
• The pilot reported the malfunction, successfully ejected and was recovered in stable condition with no ground casualties.
• This marks the first loss of one of the six Mirage jets delivered by France to Ukraine in February 2025.
• Ukraine’s Air Force has established a special commission to investigate the technical fault and recommend measures to prevent future incidents.
• The crash shrinks Ukraine’s limited fourth-generation fighter fleet and may complicate efforts to integrate U.S. F-16s and sustain long-range strike capabilities.