Bomber shot down over Vlorë (L8457)

What happened

The bomber came under attack from opposing forces during its mission. The airframe sustained critical damage from the impact of hostile projectiles, leading to a loss of control. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the vicinity of Vlorë, also known as Valona.

Findings

The incident resulted in significant casualties among the flight crew. Two crew members were killed in the crash, while a third individual survived the initial impact but was taken prisoner by enemy forces. Official investigations concluded that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by enemy fire. No other contributing mechanical or environmental factors were cited in the available records.