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Ukrainian Su-27 Fighter Jet Lost During Combat Mission, Pilot Survives

The April 28 incident, involving air support and UAV interception, prompts an investigation as Ukraine faces mounting aerial warfare challenges.

Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter is seen during a first day of two-day 25th Czech International Air Fest (CIAF), which offers about 40 aircraft and helicopters, in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, on September 1, 2018. Photo/David Tanecek (CTK via AP Images)
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Overview

  • A Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet was lost on April 28, 2025, during a mission supporting ground forces and intercepting Russian drones.
  • The pilot successfully ejected and was safely recovered; medical evaluations confirm he is in stable condition.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force has launched a formal investigation to determine the cause of the Su-27 loss.
  • This incident follows the April 12 fatal crash of an F-16, highlighting the operational risks faced by Ukraine's Air Force.
  • Ukraine continues to navigate the challenges of integrating Western-supplied F-16s while maintaining aging Soviet-era aircraft under high-stress combat conditions.