Russian Defense Ministry claims to have shot down a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet, Ukraine has not yet responded.
Source: Global Times
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[Global Network Report, Reporter Zhang Jiangping] According to reports from TASS and other media on the 18th, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian Aerospace Forces shot down a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet in the area of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

As of the time of publication, there has been no official response from Ukraine regarding the Russian statement.
Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
1 aircraft
Activity
Russian forces shot down a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet
Location
Ukraine
Unit
Russian Aerospace Forces
Time
Reported on October 18, 2023
Equipment
MiG-29
Summary
Russian Aerospace Forces shot down a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet in the conflict zone on October 18, 2023. The Ukrainian government has not yet responded to this claim made by the Russian Defense Ministry.
Key Facts
- Russian Defense Ministry claims to have shot down a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet.
- The incident occurred in the conflict zone between Russia and Ukraine.
- As of the report, Ukraine has not publicly responded to the claim.
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