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MiG-29 shoots down Russian "Bandero" missile at low altitude

6 sourcesPublished 02/09/2026, 12:53 · Updated 02/09/2026, 22:01

A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet successfully shot down a Russian cruise missile "Bandero" at low altitude using an R-60 missile. The incident occurred during a mission executed by a pilot on a modernized version of the aircraft.

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Date: September 2, 2026
Aircraft type: MiG-29
Missile type: R-60
Target: Russian "Bandero" missile
Altitude: low

MiG-29 · Russian "Bandero" · Ukrainian Air Force

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