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UN Humanitarian Flight Shot Down Near Saborsko, Croatia (UR-26207)

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On July 31, 1994, an Antonov AN-26 (registration UR-26207) operated by Air Ukraine (Avialinii Ukrainy) was involved in an aviation accident near Saborsko, Croatia in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by ground fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A United Nations humanitarian aircraft was shot down by ground fire during a night flight from Ćoralići to Pula, killing all seven occupants near Saborsko, Croatia.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A humanitarian aircraft operating on behalf of the United Nations Organization was shot down while completing a flight from Ćoralići to Pula. The incident occurred during a night cruise, and the aircraft was struck by ground fire. ## Crash Location and Outcome The aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Saborsko, Croatia. The impact and subsequent fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All seven occupants on board were killed in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down by ground fire.