In a shocking incident, Ukrainian officials claim that a Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet was downed by the Russian Armed Forces over Crimea. The Ukrainian Navy spokesman, Dmytro Pletenchuk, confirmed the incident on Ukrainian television, stating that the aircraft belonged to the Russian Federation and was destroyed by their own forces.

According to Pletenchuk, the incident occurred due to a "human factor" mistake, where one of the operators eager for recognition mistakenly targeted the fighter jet without verifying its ownership. The pilot of the downed aircraft safely ejected and was rescued by the local authorities.

Footage shared on Russian Telegram channels captured the burning fighter jet as it plummeted towards the ground. The Crimean Wind Telegram channel, citing sources, alleged that the aircraft was accidentally shot down by Russian forces shortly after taking off from the Belbek military airfield.

Russian propagandist Ilya Tumanov added his perspective, suggesting that the fighter jet might have been hit by anti-aircraft weapons. However, the Rybar Telegram channel, managed by a former employee of the Russian Ministry of Defense, expressed the possibility of a technical malfunction, considering the distance from the front line where the plane crashed.

While the Russian Ministry of Defense is yet to provide an official comment on the incident, the region has witnessed a series of military losses for Russia in recent months. In late February and March, Russia's Air Force suffered heavy casualties, including the loss of several warplanes, such as Su-34 fighter bombers, Su-35 fighter jets, and two A-50 military spy planes.

Adding to the tensions, a major Ukrainian missile raid had targeted Belbek Air Base last Sunday, resulting in the destruction of two Russian landing ships and the damage of one Su-27 fighter jet, as per the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies.

The downing of the Su-27 fighter jet over Crimea represents a significant escalation in the already volatile situation between Ukraine and Russia. The incident highlights the need for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and for both sides to exercise caution and restraint in this tense geopolitical environment.

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