A Ukrainian pilot shot down his MiG-29 with his own missile in Odessa region

In the Odessa region, the Ukrainian MiG-29 was shot down by its own missile. This is reported by the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"The pilot was performing a combat mission to destroy enemy air targets in Odessa region. According to preliminary data, an emergency situation occurred during the launch of an aviation missile, as a result of which the plane caught fire and the pilot lost control, although he tried to save the car, "the report said.

It is noted that the pilot "successfully" ejected — he was hospitalized.

Earlier, Ukrainian media reported that the plane The AFU crashed in Odessa region.