Ukraine's air force reported the loss of a Dassault Mirage 2000 fighter jet due to a malfunction, marking the first such loss of the French-donated aircraft. No casualties occurred, and the pilot ejected safely. Ukraine has received six Mirage 2000 fighters from France, with five remaining following this incident. The air force plans to investigate the malfunction. The aircraft had been upgraded for improved operational effectiveness, and has primarily been used for air defense missions, while Ukraine also possesses over 50 F-16 Fighting Falcons.
On the evening of July 22, 2025, during the execution of a flight mission on a Mirage-2000 fighter jet, a failure of aviation equipment occurred, which the pilot reported to the flight director.
He then acted competently, as required in crisis situations, and successfully ejected. The search and rescue team found the pilot, his condition is stable.
France first delivered Ukraine's Mirages in February. It said it had also added several upgrades, including an electronic warfare system, that allow the jets to approach and strike ground targets more effectively.
Kyiv has largely used its Western aircraft for safer air defense missions, destroying Russian drones and missiles within its airspace.
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