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Fighter Jet Fire Sparks Sabotage Claims in Russia

7/27/2025

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A Russian Su-27UB fighter jet erupted in flames at Armavir airfield on July 26, 2025, sparking suspicions of sabotage from Ukraine's military intelligence. Dramatic video footage reveals an incendiary device igniting the aircraft. Following the incident, local residents experienced communication disruptions, raising concerns in a region crucial for Russia's military maneuvers in southern Ukraine and the Black Sea.

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A Russian Su-27UB fighter jet erupted in flames at Armavir airfield on July 26, 2025, sparking suspicions of sabotage from Ukraine's military intelligence. Dramatic video footage reveals an incendiary device igniting the aircraft. Following the incident, local residents experienced communication disruptions, raising concerns in a region crucial for Russia's military maneuvers in southern Ukraine and the Black Sea.