The aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine crashed in the Kiev region, TASS reports with reference to the State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations (GSChS).
“A military aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fell with subsequent fire between the villages of Zhukovtsy and Trypillya, Obukhov district, there were 14 people on board. As a result, five people died,” the ministry said.
Earlier, the People's Militia of the Lugansk People's Republic announced that they shot down two Ukrainian military aircraft - according to preliminary data, this is a Su-24.
On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he had decided to conduct a military special operation to protect Donbass in response to a request for help from the heads of the LPR and DPR.
Ukraine has introduced martial law throughout the country.
Explosions are heard in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa and other large cities of the country. According to preliminary data, they are heard from the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. is broadcasting online.
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