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Ukrainian warriors of the 110th separate mechanized brigade shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft in the Donetsk region.

Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian warriors of the 110th separate mechanized brigade shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft in the Donetsk region.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian anti-air units shot down a Russian Su-25 attack jet near Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, as it attempted to fire on Ukrainian positions.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

The Khortytsia group of forces shared video evidence showing an anti-aircraft missile striking the plane.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-25 ground attack aircraft in the Donetsk region

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian anti-aircraft fighters destroyed a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft on the Pokrovsk direction

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

An enemy Su-25 aircraft was shot down by Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners in Donetsk Oblast in the Pokrovsk sector.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:10.050Z

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