The soldiers of the militia of the Luhansk national Republic declared the elimination of aircraft and 2 helicopters Ukrainian army.
at the headquarters of the militia said that " the plane exploded in the air, the pilots of fighter, ejected and descended by parachute ". In place of the alleged accident are under investigation pilot reports " news Agency ". In addition, destroyed " previously, Lee Mi-24 or Mi-26. Fate of crew unknown." Confirmation of this information from other sources until not received. We emphasize that Since the beginning of armed conflict in the East of Ukraine Ukrainian aircraft suffered heavy losses. Most often knock Ukrainian su-25. So, on August 17, stated that in the city of Krasnodon militia Luhansk national Republic was hit by two Ukrainian plane, according to one version, the su-25. Before this Lugansk militia knocked Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter. Since mid-April, the Kyiv authorities are in the East of Ukraine " special operation " to suppress the protest movement in the Donbass. Security forces are actively using heavy artillery and combat aviation. Mentions numerous victims among the peaceful inhabitants and the destruction of houses and infrastructure.

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