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Four-Engine Airplane Shot Down Near Kantemirovka, All 10 Killed (RF-75917)

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On June 24, 2023, an Ilyushin II-22 (registration RF-75917) operated by Russian Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii was involved in an aviation accident near Kantemirovka, Russia in flight. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by a surface-to-air missile. The origin of the shot remains unclear but it is believed that it was from Wagner's mercenaries. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine airplane on a survey mission was shot down by a surface-to-air missile, crashing near Kantemirovka. All 10 crew members were killed.

Incident

A four-engine airplane departed Ivanovo-Severny Airbase on a survey mission carrying 10 crew members. In flight, it was struck by a surface-to-air missile, causing a fire. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field near Kantemirovka, bursting into flames. All 10 occupants were killed.

Crew

The crew consisted of:

  • LT Col Artem Milovanov
  • Maj Gennady Belyakin
  • Maj Alexander Sviridov
  • Cpt Viktor Popov
  • Cpt Artem Sharoglazov
  • Cpt Igor Volochilov
  • Lt Nikita Golubev
  • S/Sgt Alexey Skrykov
  • S/Sgt Viktor Podrepny
  • Sgt Sergey Starushok

Probable Cause

Official findings state the airplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile. The origin of the shot remains unclear but it is believed that it was from Wagner's mercenaries.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jun 2023 Ilyushin II-22 accident near Kantemirovka, Russia?

A four-engine airplane on a survey mission was shot down by a surface-to-air missile, crashing near Kantemirovka. All 10 crew members were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jun 2023 Ilyushin II-22 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jun 2023 involved an Ilyushin II-22, registration RF-75917, operated by Russian Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii, at Kantemirovka, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by a surface-to-air missile. The origin of the shot remains unclear but it is believed that it was from Wagner's mercenaries.

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