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Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes in Odesa; pilot ejects safely

Created at 10 Aug · 6:26 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet caught fire and crashed during a combat mission in Odesa Oblast on August 10. The pilot ejected safely before the aircraft was lost. The incident is under investigation.

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Key Numbers

2 weekstime since previous F-16 crash
July 29date of F-16 crash
late June 2026date of previous MiG-29 crash
June 16date of Su-24 crash

Who's Involved

Ukrainian Air Force
reported the MiG-29 crash
pilot
ejected safely from the MiG-29
Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes in Odesa; pilot ejects safely

↳ Why This Matters

The crash of another fighter jet highlights the ongoing risks and losses faced by Ukraine's air force during combat operations in the Russia-Ukraine war, impacting its operational capacity.

Key facts

  • A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Odesa Oblast on August 10.
  • The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft.
  • The crash occurred during a combat mission involving an air-to-air missile launch.
  • The cause of the incident is under investigation.

A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Odesa Oblast on the evening of August 10 after catching fire during a combat mission. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft and was transported to a medical facility, but the jet could not be saved.

The incident occurred due to a "non-standard situation" during the launch of an air-to-air missile while the jet was engaging enemy targets. The fire led to the pilot losing control of the aircraft. The Ukrainian Air Force stated that the cause of the crash is currently under investigation.

This loss follows a similar incident on July 29, when a Ukrainian F-16 crashed during a combat mission after an in-flight emergency, with its pilot also ejecting safely. Ukraine continues to operate MiG-29s, Soviet-designed multirole fighters, in upgraded configurations for air defense and strike missions. The country lost another MiG-29 in late June 2026 in Poltava Oblast, where the pilot ejected safely. However, a crash on June 16 involving a Ukrainian Su-24 bomber resulted in the deaths of both the pilot and navigator.

Frequently asked questions

A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed.

The pilot ejected safely and was transported to a medical facility.

The jet caught fire during the launch of an air-to-air missile due to a "non-standard situation," leading to loss of control. The exact cause is under investigation.

The crash happened on the evening of August 10 in Odesa Oblast.

What Happens Next

01The cause of the MiG-29 crash will be investigated.

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How It Developed

A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet caught fire during a combat mission in Odesa Oblast.
The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft.
The jet could not be salvaged.
The incident occurred during the launch of an air-to-air missile while engaging enemy targets.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Sources

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Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashes during combat mission in Odesa, pilot safeThe Kyiv Independent

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