Ukrainian MiG-29 lost in Poltava region during combat mission, pilot ejects safely
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A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission in the Poltava region overnight on Friday, 26 June 2026, but the pilot ejected safely and was evacuated to a medical facility for evaluation, the Air Force confirmed on Saturday, 27 June 2026 . Contact with the aircraft was lost while it was conducting operations in Poltava Oblast, according to Ukraine’s Air Force statement published on Saturday morning . The pilot made contact with search-and-rescue teams after ejection and was transported to a hospital for examination, the Air Force said in multiple updates on 27 June .
Ukrainian officials and independent outlets reported the incident within hours of each other on Friday night and Saturday morning. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the loss of the MiG-29 in Poltava region on 27 June, noting that the pilot survived the ejection and was receiving medical attention . The Kyiv Post likewise reported that the pilot ejected safely and was taken to a medical facility for evaluation, while the cause of the crash remained under investigation . The Kyiv Independent and other outlets echoed these details, stating that the pilot was located by search-and-rescue teams and evacuated to a hospital .
The incident occurred amid a reported large-scale Russian drone attack involving more than 100 drones, according to Slovak media citing Ukrainian sources . While the Air Force has not directly linked the loss of the MiG-29 to the drone barrage, the timing suggests the aircraft was operating in a high-intensity combat environment. Ukrainian authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the loss of the fighter jet.
The MiG-29 is a Soviet-era multirole fighter that remains a mainstay of Ukraine’s air combat inventory despite heavy attrition since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The loss of another MiG-29 comes as Ukraine continues to face sustained aerial threats, including drone and missile attacks across multiple regions. The Air Force has not disclosed whether the aircraft was shot down, suffered mechanical failure, or encountered another operational issue. The pilot’s survival and rapid evacuation underscore the effectiveness of Ukraine’s search-and-rescue protocols, even as the country’s air defenses and fighter fleet remain under intense pressure.
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Ukrajina stratila stíhačku MiG-29 počas nočnej operácie, pilot prežil a je v nemocnici Ukrajina prišla o stíhačku MiG 29 počas nočnej operácie v Poltavskej oblasti. Incident sa stal uprostred masívneho útoku viac ako sto ruských dronov.
aktuality.sk · about 4 hours ago
Украина заявила, что потеряла один МиГ-29 в Полтавской области. Россия утверждает, что уничтожила два таких самолета — и в другом регионе
meduza · about 5 hours ago
Another Ukrainian aircraft was also hit by Russians this morning. A MiG-29 struck by jet-powered Shaheds at an airfield in Voznesensk, Mykolaiv region.
telegram bot · about 5 hours ago
MiG-29 fighter jet lost during combat mission in Poltava region, pilot ejects safely A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission in the Poltava region overnight on June 27, but the pilot successfully ejected.
ukrinform · about 5 hours ago
🇺🇦 On the night of June 27, a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in the Poltava region. The pilot successfully ejected, reports the Ukrainian Air Force.
mastodon bot · about 6 hours ago
Ukraine lost not one, but two MiG-29 fighters in separate incidents. Russian footage shows a Shahed-238 striking a MiG-29 during refueling at Voznesensk airfield, while a second drone hit a hardened aircraft shelter, with the aircraft inside preliminarily reported to have survived. Ukrainian military sources confirm the additional loss. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 6 hours ago
KYIV POST: Ukrainian MiG-29 Lost on Combat Mission in Poltava Region, Pilot Survives The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the loss of a MiG-29 fighter jet during a nighttime combat mission in the Poltava region on June 27. The pilot successfully ejected, contacted search and rescue teams, and was transported to a medical facility for evaluation. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 6 hours ago
Ukraines Air Force lost a MiG-29 during a combat mission over Poltava region overnight on June 27. The pilot ejected safely.
telegram bot · about 6 hours ago
Ukraine loses MiG-29 aircraft, pilot ejected, Air Force says On the night of 26-27 June, contact was lost with a MiG-29 fighter jet of Ukraines Air Force as it was carrying out a combat mission in Poltava Oblast.
ukrpravda · about 7 hours ago
Ukrainian Air Force: MiG-29 aircraft lost, pilot ejected #UkraineUkrainian Air Force: MiG-29 ai...
mastodon bot · about 7 hours ago
KYIV INDEPENDENT: Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes during combat mission, Air Force says, pilot ejects safely The pilot successfully ejected and was located by a search-and-rescue team, which evacuated him to a medical facility. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 7 hours ago
⚡️ Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes during combat mission, Air Force says, pilot ejects safely. The pilot successfully ejected and was located by a search-and-rescue team, which evacuated him to a medical facility.
bluesky bot · about 7 hours ago
❗️Ukraine lost a MiG-29 fighter overnight on June 27 while it was carrying out a combat mission in Poltava region, the Air Force said. The pilot ejected successfully, contacted the search-and-rescue team and was quickly taken to a medical facility for examination and assistance. The causes and circumstances are being established. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 7 hours ago