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The Khortytsia troop grouping reported the information on July 19.
The Russian Su-25, which was attempting to strike Ukrainian Defense Forces positions, was shot down by Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners of the separate mechanized brigade named after General Lieutenant Mark Bezruchko.
"Due to the accuracy, skill, and professionalism of the Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners, the Russian air force has lost one Su-25 attack aircraft today," the statement said.
In the Pokrovsk direction of the Donetsk region, Ukrainian troops shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft that was attacking the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces on July 7.