Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Ukraine's Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet Crashes During Mission
Ukraine had a plane crash.
It was a French fighter jet called a Mirage 2000 that Ukraine got from France.
The crash happened during a flight mission, but not because of any attacks.
The pilot was able to get out safely, so they were not hurt.
France also promised to give Ukraine more of these jets, and has been training Ukrainian pilots on how to fly them.
France has said they will not use these jets to bomb civilians.
Ukraine lost a French-supplied Mirage 2000 fighter jet in a crash.
The crash occurred on Tuesday and was confirmed by Ukrainian President Zelensky.
The pilot ejected successfully, and there were no casualties on the ground.
Ukraine received its first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter jets from France in February.
French President Macron announced France would provide Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets on June 6, 2024.
- Who
- Ukraine lost a French-supplied Mirage 2000 fighter jet.
- What
- A French-supplied Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed.
- When
- Tuesday, with the crash confirmed on Wednesday.
- Where
- Ukraine
- Why
- The reason for the crash was not caused by a Russian attack.
French Aid
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Escalation of Conflict
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The delivery of French fighter jets "is not a factor of escalation"
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- Aircraft Type
- Mirage 2000
- Origin
- France
- Date of Crash
- Tuesday
- Confirmed By
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
- Pilot Status
- Ejected successfully
- Delivery Announcement
- June 6, 2024
- French President
- Emmanuel Macron