SBI investigating circumstances of crash of MiG-29 fighter jet during combat mission in Odesa region
Investigators from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have opened a criminal investigation into the crash of a MiG-29 fighter jet of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which occurred on the evening of August 10, 2026, in Berezivsky district of Odesa region, the SBI reports.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has initiated a criminal inquiry into the crash of a MiG-29 fighter jet during a combat mission over the Odesa region on August 10, 2026, reports the SBI. The aircraft was engaged in destroying enemy drones when an emergency occurred, causing the plane to catch fire and the pilot to eject, though his life is not currently at risk.
Upon the jet's crash, the SBI swiftly arrived at the scene and proceeded to document the wreckage, gather evidence, and conduct interviews with witnesses and military personnel over the following night. They are also working to recover the black box, which will be vital in determining the circumstances leading to the crash. The SBI's investigation aims to adhere to flight preparation, execution, and operation regulations and will present preliminary theories about the accident's causes once the data is analyzed.
This investigation is registered under Part 2 of Article 416 of Ukraine's Criminal Code, which deals with violations of flight and aircraft operation regulations resulting in a crash. The Odesa Specialized Prosecutor's Office is overseeing the procedural aspects of this defense of the southern region.
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