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Russian Forces Accidentally Down Own Plane Over CrimeaOn October 17, 2025, Russian troops mistakenly shot down their own aircraft amid drone defense efforts over Crimea.
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- Russian forces attempted to intercept Ukrainian drones over Crimea but inadvertently destroyed one of their own military planes.
- The incident took place amid intensified Russian air defense activity triggered by multiple Ukrainian drone and missile strikes.
- Damage to several electrical substations caused widespread power outages across numerous towns on the peninsula.
- The Russian Defense Ministry has yet to provide an official response regarding the aircraft loss or infrastructure damage.
So actively were they trying to repel Ukrainian attacks that they ended up shooting down their own aircraft today over Crimea.— Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk regarding the incident where Russian forces shot down their own military aircraft.
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