Ukrainian Su-24 fighter aircraft crashed Tuesday in western Ukraine, resulting in the two pilots on board losing their lives, according to an announcement from the Ukrainian Air Force.
The aircraft crashed into the Khmelnitsky district, an area located about 160 km from the Ukrainian border with Moldova.
NEW: A Ukrainian military aircraft, reportedly a MiG-29 fighter jet, crashed in Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi region.
Details about the cause and the pilot's status have not yet been confirmed. pic.twitter. Com/ZzxzDl4D00— Clash Report (@clashreport) June 16, 2026
In its announcement, the Ukrainian Air Force announced that both pilots were killed during the fighter aircraft crash.
A Ukrainian Su-24 tactical aircraft and Storm Shadow carrier crashed in the Khmelnytskyi region shortly after taking off from Starokostiantyniv Air Base.
Both crew members, the pilot and navigator, were killed pic.twitter. com/BottoTXsTa— VolgaLad (@cym27s) June 16, 2026
The Ukrainian authorities are investigating the causes and conditions under which the accident occurred. As stated in the official communication, an investigation is under way to establish the reasons for the Su-24 crash.