Prigozhin's statement was published by his press service.
“Yes, indeed, it was this board that was attacked from the ground by enemy air defense systems today,” he said.
According to him, the pilot managed to land the burning aircraft and fully complete the combat mission.
He added that technicians are repairing the aircraft.
Earlier, Prigozhin reported on the bodies of mercenaries abandoned in Artyomovsk, who participated in the hostilities on the side of Kyiv.
He also stated that fierce battles in Artyomovsk are being fought for every house and street.