Russian warplanes and helicopters shot down and crashed near Ukraine border

Two Russian warplanes and two military helicopters crashed today close to the border with Ukraine in suspected missile strikes, say reports in Moscow. The major losses for Vladimir Putins forces were over Bryansk region. Reports indicated an Su34 supersonic fighterbomber and an Su35 single seater fighter were downed. Two Mi8 helicopters were shot down, one over Klintsy, a town in Bryansk region, the other close to Volkustichi village in Unechsky district, it was reported. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: , russia, ukraine, ukrainewar