Ukrainian media handles reported early on Saturday two Ilyushin Il-76 heavy transport jets of Russia have been shot down in the vicinity of Kyiv.
The Kyiv Independent quoted the Ukrainian intelligence service as saying one Il-76 was downed near Bila Tserkva. The outlet noted the aircraft could “carry over 100 paratroopers for landing to the south of Kyiv”. Ukraine’s Defence Ministry is yet to confirm the downing.
Late on Friday night, the Defence Ministry of Ukraine claimed that IL 76 was shot down in Beresteiska areas.
