A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission in Odesa Oblast after an incident involving an air-launched missile caused the aircraft to catch fire.

A MiG-29 fighter jet belonging to Ukraine's Air Force was lost while carrying out a combat mission on the evening of 10 August 2026.

The pilot was conducting a combat mission to destroy enemy aerial assets in Odesa Oblast.

During the launch of an air-launched missile, an incident occurred that caused the aircraft to catch fire.

On the evening of August 10, 2026, a MiG-29 fighter jet of the Air Force was lost while performing a combat mission to destroy enemy air targets in the Odesa region.

Preliminary data indicates an emergency occurred during the launch of an air-to-air missile, causing the aircraft to catch fire and the pilot to lose control.

A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet caught fire during a combat mission in Odesa Oblast the evening of Aug. 10.

In Odesa Oblast, one can see and hear the work of Ukrainian aviation, including Air Force, Naval Aviation, and Army Aviation units.