What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was performing a specific operational task. The machine was tasked with conducting a communication operation when it came under attack. Enemy fire struck the airframe, causing it to lose control and descend rapidly. The wreckage came to rest in the vicinity of the village of Lazhiny.
Following the impact, emergency responders assessed the situation at the crash site. The passenger aboard the aircraft sustained fatal injuries and did not survive the event. In contrast, the pilot survived the initial impact but was injured during the accident.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the primary cause of the accident was external interference. The aircraft was shot down by enemy fire, which directly led to the loss of control and the subsequent crash near the populated area.