On June 6, a Ukrainian Air Force AN-30 believed to be carrying out surveillance missions against pro-Russian separatists was hit and downed by a man-portable air defense system (or MANPADS) over Slavyansk.
The aircraft reportedly crashed north of the city, near Svyatogorsk.
Footage and photos depicting the downing and evacuation of the plane have already been posted on Liveleak, Youtube and various social media.
We recently pointed out the risk posed by MANPADS to Ukrainian Armed Forces aircraft and helicopters.
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