On June 14, 2014, a 2014 Ukrainian Air Force Il-76 shootdown was involved in an aviation accident near Ukraine. 49 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was destroyed by surface-to-air fire from separatist forces during its approach to the airport. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.
A Ukrainian Air Force Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft was shot down by separatist forces while approaching Luhansk International Airport on 14 June 2014.
What happened
On 14 June 2014, an Ilyushin Il-76 belonging to the 25th Transport Aviation Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force was intercepted and destroyed during its approach to Luhansk International Airport. The aircraft was performing a transport mission, moving military personnel and various equipment from an unspecified origin point. During the early stages of the conflict in the Donbas region, the plane was targeted by forces aligned with the Luhansk People's Republic. The impact of the attack resulted in the deaths of all 49 people on board.
Investigation
The incident occurred during the initial phase of the war in Donbas. It was established that the aircraft was struck by forces acting on behalf of the Russia-backed separatists while in its landing phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft was destroyed by surface-to-air fire from separatist forces during its approach to the airport.