Unconfirmed media reports claimed a Russian Su-34 fighter jet crashed in Henichesk district of Kherson Oblast after launching missiles at Ukrainian cities. The reports were later confirmed false.
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Unconfirmed reports suggest Russian Su-34 was downed in Henichesk district of Kherson Oblast
Russian Su-34 disappeared from radar after launching missiles at Ukrainian cities at 2,000 metres altitude
At least four fire engines and ambulances were sent to the plane crash scene
A Russian Su-34 plane crashed in the Henichesk district of Kherson region. Eyewitnesses posted videos from the crash site.
The plane was shot down (unverified)
The Russian Su-34 disappeared from radar screens after launching a missile at Ukrainian cities at an altitude of 2,000 m above the Henichesk district.
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