A Russian bomber plane crashed during a training exercise on Saturday, Russia’s state media agency RIA Novosti has reported.
The incident occurred in Russia’s southwestern province of Volgograd. The crew of the Su-34 plane successfully ejected from the aircraft, and there were no fatalities.
Local residents shared photos and videos on social media showing smoke rising over a forested area near the crash site.
Local residents shared photos and videos on social media showing smoke rising over a forested area near the crash site.
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A Russian Su-34 bomber crashed in the Volgograd region of Russia.
Each plane is estimated to cost around $36 million. pic.twitter.com/Tlr4Z8IyrU
The Russian Defense Ministry attributed the crash to a technical malfunction.
The Su-34, a Soviet-era medium-range fighter-bomber, has seen considerable losses recently. In the spring of 2024, the Ukrainian military claimed to have shot down multiple such jets, worth approximately $36 million each.
Plane and helicopter losses have become quite frequent for Russia since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago. According to a report from the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Moscow has lost a total of 326 helicopters since 2022.
Just last week, three Russian helicopters were severely damaged when Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) launched an attack on the National Center of Helicopter Construction of Mil and Kamov in Moscow.
While the attack generated much attention among Moscow residents, the Russian authorities attempted to conceal the details of the operation and the damage it caused.
The Su-34, a Soviet-era medium-range fighter-bomber, has seen considerable losses recently. In the spring of 2024, the Ukrainian military claimed to have shot down multiple such jets, worth approximately $36 million each.
Plane and helicopter losses have become quite frequent for Russia since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago. According to a report from the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Moscow has lost a total of 326 helicopters since 2022.
Just last week, three Russian helicopters were severely damaged when Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) launched an attack on the National Center of Helicopter Construction of Mil and Kamov in Moscow.
While the attack generated much attention among Moscow residents, the Russian authorities attempted to conceal the details of the operation and the damage it caused.
Source: Kyiv Independent, TVP World
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