Losing advanced Western-supplied equipment is a setback for Ukraine, which relies heavily on foreign arms to counter Russia’s larger military. Each loss chips away at their limited stockpile, raising questions about sustainability in a prolonged war. For France and other donors, it’s also a reminder that even high-tech gear isn’t invincible on the battlefield.

<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2025.07/thumbnail/68809057203027511c4b326f.jpg" /> The Ukrainian military has reported the loss of a French-donated Mirage 2000 fighter jet <br/><a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/621844-ukraine-mirage-jet-loss/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

Ukraine has confirmed that one of its French-supplied Mirage 2000 fighter jets has been lost in combat. The aircraft was part of Western military aid meant to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses against Russia. No details were given about how it was downed or whether the pilot survived.

Ukraine loses French-supplied fighter jet

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