Explosions heard in Mariupol could have been the downing of another Russian aircraft

There are reports that a Russian plane may have crashed near the village of Rybatske. It could also have been a drone, said Andryushenko.

Two explosions were heard, followed by a burning aircraft flying over the Primorsky district towards Rybatske, Andryushenko reported.

The precise location is currently unknown.

Ukraine’s Air Force has yet to provide comment.

Mariupol periodically experiences explosions, as the city is a strategically important center along Russia’s so-called “land corridor” to Crimea.

Ukraine's military shot down four Russian aircraft in the last two days: three Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter jet.