What happened
The flight came under attack from hostile forces, resulting in the loss of control and a subsequent impact with the ground. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Yelets. Upon reaching the terrain, the airframe was completely destroyed by the crash and any ensuing fire or structural failure.
At the time of the accident, there were six individuals aboard the machine. Despite the total loss of the aircraft, the human toll was limited to a single casualty. The only person injured during the event was a passenger identified as the Chief of Staff of the 568th Regiment. The remaining five occupants survived the impact without reported injuries.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the primary factor leading to the accident was external aggression. The aircraft did not fail due to mechanical issues or pilot error but was specifically targeted and disabled by enemy fire. This hostile action rendered the plane uncontrollable, forcing it down into the area near Yelets.