Following the official announcement, the State Bureau of Investigations rapidly launched a preliminary investigation into the crash of a Mirage-2000 aircraft in Volyn.

The accident occurred on the evening of July 22, 2025, at one of the airfields during a combat mission.

Investigators and operational staff from the Territorial Bureau of the SBI in Lviv quickly arrived at the scene. A special investigative group consisting of the most experienced personnel from the territorial bureau and the Central Office of the SBI was formed to ensure a thorough and objective investigation.

Initial findings indicate that after takeoff, the pilot reported a critical electronic malfunction. The aircraft fell in an uninhabited area and submerged in a flooded crater within a marshy region. Thanks to the pilot's professional actions, casualties and damage on the ground were avoided.

The pilot successfully ejected and was promptly located by a search and rescue team. His condition is stable, and he received the necessary medical assistance.

The incident has been classified under Part 2 of Article 416 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violations of flight rules leading to a crash.

Investigators have inspected the crash site, seized official documents and other evidence, and interviewed witnesses. Further interviews with responsible persons, technical examinations, and analysis of data from the flight recorder are planned.
The investigation is particularly focused on the aircraft's technical condition, adherence to flight preparation regulations, and the effectiveness of oversight by responsible officials.

Simultaneously, an internal investigation within the military unit is ongoing to establish all causes and conditions that may have led to the emergency.

The investigation is under special control by the leadership of the SBI due to the strategic importance of aviation safety in a state of war.

The procedural oversight is being conducted by the Volyn Specialized Prosecutor's Office in the field of defense.