Mirage-2000 fighter jet crashes: Air Force reveals first details
Illustrative photo: Mirage-2000 crashed in Ukraine (Getty Images)
A Mirage-2000 fighter jet provided to Ukraine by France has crashed. The pilot managed to eject in time, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"On the evening of July 22, 2025, during a flight mission on a Mirage-2000 fighter jet, a technical malfunction occurred, which the pilot reported to the flight control officer," the Air Force said.
The pilot acted professionally and successfully ejected. A search and rescue team has located the pilot, who is in stable condition. No injuries were reported on the ground.
The Air Force also noted that a special commission has been appointed to investigate the cause of the crash.
About the Mirage-2000
The Mirage 2000 is a French fourth-generation multirole fighter jet developed by Dassault Aviation in the late 1970s.
It was designed as a successor to the older Mirage III and Mirage 5 models. The aircraft features a delta wing design, high maneuverability, and the capability to carry a wide range of weaponry - from air-to-air guided missiles to precision-guided bombs and air-to-surface missiles. The Mirage 2000 has been extensively used by the French Air Force and exported to more than eight countries.
Thanks to its ease of maintenance and adaptability to modern weapon systems, the Mirage 2000 remains in active service in several countries.
On February 6, it was announced that France had delivered the first Mirage-2000 jets to Ukraine as part of its military aid package.
