Ukrainian fighter jet downed by eastern insurgents

The self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) said Sunday they confirmed shooting down a Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jet.

The jet was found between the towns of Yenakiyevo and Makiivka in Donetsk Region, the RIA Novosti news agency quoted spokesman of the DPR as saying, adding that the search for the pilot is ongoing.

The Su-25 was allegedly shot down on Saturday, but the militia could not confirm it until they found the downed plane.

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