Russian Armed Forces downed one of their own Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jets over Crimea on Thursday, according to Ukrainian officials. The incident occurred when a Russian warplane crashed off the Crimean coast. The pilot ejected safely and was rescued.
Ukraine's Navy spokesman confirmed that the aircraft belonged to the Russian Federation and was destroyed by their own forces. The spokesman suggested that the incident was due to a 'human factor,' with an operator mistakenly targeting the aircraft without verifying its identity.
