What happened
The incident involved an aircraft operating on a solo communication flight when it came under attack. The plane was struck by enemy fire, which caused it to lose control and descend rapidly. It ultimately crashed in a location within western Russia.
The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft at the time, did not survive the impact. There were no other fatalities or injuries reported as the flight was conducted without additional crew members or passengers.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary cause of the accident was the direct hit from hostile weaponry. The structural integrity of the airframe was compromised by the impact, leading to an unrecoverable situation for the pilot.