A Russian Su-34 bomber crashed during a routine training flight in the Caucasus mountains, resulting in the deaths of the crew, according to reports from Russian news agencies on Tuesday.
The Russian Defense Ministry, as cited by RIA state news agency, confirmed the incident: “In the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, an Su-34 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed in a mountainous region during a scheduled training flight.”
The ministry noted that the incident occurred in a deserted area, causing no ground destruction.
However, the crew did not survive the crash. The exact number of personnel on board has yet to be disclosed.
The Sukhoi Su-34 is a Soviet-origin, twin-seat, all-weather, supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber aircraft used by the Russian military.
The ministry noted that the incident occurred in a deserted area, causing no ground destruction.
However, the crew did not survive the crash. The exact number of personnel on board has yet to be disclosed.
The Sukhoi Su-34 is a Soviet-origin, twin-seat, all-weather, supersonic medium-range fighter-bomber aircraft used by the Russian military.
Source: TVP World, Reuters
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