New Losses for the Ukrainian Air Force: A MiG-29 Goes Missing and a Su-24M Crashes.

Recent Incidents Involving Ukrainian Military Aircraft

According to Espreso.tv: On June 27, 2026, the Ukrainian Air Force lost communication with a MiG-29 fighter jet while it was carrying out a combat mission in the Poltava region. The pilot successfully ejected and later made contact with search-and-rescue teams, confirming that he survived the incident.

This event came just weeks after another tragedy on June 16, 2026, in the Khmelnytskyi region, where a Su-24M military aircraft crashed, killing both crew members. The pilots were aged 55 and 23. These incidents highlight the serious dangers that military aviators face while performing their duties.

Challenges Facing Ukraine's Air Force

These events underscore the numerous challenges confronting the Ukrainian Air Force amid the ongoing conflict. The loss of contact with the MiG-29 and the pilot's ejection show that despite high levels of training, military operations always carry inherent risks.

At the same time, the Su-24M tragedy emphasizes the urgent need for continuous improvements in technical support and pilot training to reduce the likelihood of similar accidents in the future.