Russian Aerospace Forces Aircraft Shot Down Over Azov Sea (RF-93966)

Incident Overview and Mission Context A Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS-Vozdushno-kosmicheskiye sily Rossii) aircraft, identified by the code 37 Red, was conducting a survey mission over the southern Crimea area. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or precise coordinates. ## Crash and Casualties The aircraft was apparently shot down by Ukrainian Forces and crashed into the Azov Sea off the city of Kyrylivka. According to the source, it is believed that all 11 crew members were killed in the incident. ## Operational Details The incident involved a military survey mission in the southern Crimea region. The aircraft was operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces and carried the code 37 Red. The crash site was in the Azov Sea near Kyrylivka. No further details regarding the aircraft's model, registration, or the specific circumstances of the shootdown were provided in the source.