Russia says it shot down three Ukrainian military aircraft - Interfax

Russia's defence ministry said that its forces had shot down two Su-25 fighter-bombers and a MiG-29 fighter jet in eastern Ukraine, the Interfax news agency reported on Monday.

The military also said it had destroyed two Ukrainian army hangars housing U.S. M777 howitzers, Interfax reported.

Reuters was not able to independently verify the reports.