The Communications Department of the Ukrainian Air Force Command Headquarters issued a statement confirming the loss of a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter aircraft during a combat mission conducted in the Poltava region on the night of June 27, 2026. Officials confirmed the aircraft was lost, though they reported that the Ukrainian pilot successfully ejected. The pilot subsequently made contact with the search and rescue team and was transported to a medical facility for examination and necessary assistance.
An investigation into the specific reasons and circumstances surrounding the incident is currently underway. The loss has been linked to a “Geran-4” strike targeting the aerodrome, an event noted by defense intelligence as representing a qualitative shift in the Russian drone campaign against Ukrainian air assets. The “Geran-4” is identified as the latest Russian jet-powered single-engine attack drone.
The incident underscores the ongoing operational challenges faced by the Ukrainian military. While the loss of the MiG-29 represents a material setback, the successful evacuation and medical attention provided to the pilot are key operational outcomes reported by the Air Force. The focus of the investigation remains on determining the precise mechanism of the aircraft’s loss and the effectiveness of the new Russian weaponry deployed.
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