Russia nearly shoots down own fighter pilot as Putin's forces open fire under Su 25 jet 2

A Russian fighter pilot barely escaped death after a rocket launcher fired into the sky as an Su-25 warplane flew overhead.

Extraordinary footage captured the hair-raising moment the Putin fighter flew at a low altitude and was nearly struck - by his own side.

The 13-second clip showed one rocket launch from a small machine on the ground, followed by many others fired in quick succession.

Miraculously, the Su-25 managed to escape the relentless rockets and continue flying.

Pro-war telegram channel Two Majors said: "Our warriors are people of unbridled courage.