Key facts
- A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed on July 29 during a combat mission.
- The pilot ejected safely and is undergoing medical examination.
- The incident occurred while the pilot was intercepting Russian aerial targets.
- Experts are investigating the cause of the in-flight emergency.
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed on July 29 during a combat mission after experiencing an in-flight emergency. The pilot ejected safely and was transported to a medical institution for treatment. The aircraft was reportedly carrying out a frontline assignment to intercept Russian airborne targets when the malfunction occurred.
Authorities confirmed that there were no civilian casualties or damage on the ground as a result of the crash. Experts are examining the crash site to determine the precise cause of the emergency. Ukraine has received F-16s from NATO countries including the Netherlands and Denmark.