17.06.2026 08:51
A Ukrainian Air Force Su-24M bomber crashed during a mission in the Khmelnitsky region. Two pilots were killed in the accident, while initial assessments indicate no civilian casualties. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
A Su-24M bomber aircraft belonging to the Ukrainian army crashed during a mission in the Khmelnytskyi region of the country. Two pilots on board lost their lives in the accident.
In a statement by the Ukrainian Air Force Command, it was reported that the accident occurred at around 19:00 local time. The statement indicated that the warplane crashed during a mission for a reason yet to be determined.
TWO PILOTS LOST THEIR LIVES
Following the accident, search and rescue teams and law enforcement were dispatched to the area. It was reported that the teams' operations at the scene are ongoing.
The statement said, "Search and rescue teams and law enforcement continue their work at the crash site. The aircraft's two pilots lost their lives. According to initial assessments, there are no casualties among civilians."
CAUSE OF ACCIDENT UNDER INVESTIGATION
Officials stated that the cause of the warplane's crash has not yet been clarified and announced that a comprehensive investigation into the incident has been launched. It was stated that how the accident occurred and technical details would become clear after the investigation.