Unconfirmed footage and possibly-related aftermath photos reportedly show a Russian pilot's parachute failing after ejecting from his aircraft that was shot down over Ukraine.

Some reports are claiming the incident took place over Kherson while others say Kyiv. It's also possible the photos and video are of two separate incidents. In any case, the pilot(s) died.

The Russian's have sustained significant aircraft losses from Ukrainian MANPADS and mobile air defense systems. The Russian air force's reliance on cheap-to-produce unguided "dumb bombs" forces them to fly low to the ground and well within range of most air defense weapons.