Another aviation incident occurred in the temporarily occupied Crimea: a Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training flight. The fact of the crash has been officially confirmed by representatives of the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Defense.
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Details of the Su-30 Crash in Crimea
According to the Russian military command, the aircraft crashed on April 3, around 11:00 AM while performing a training mission. Both crew members managed to use the ejection system and left the aircraft, saving their lives.
“The Su-30 crew ejected: both pilots were rescued, stated the Russian Ministry of Defense in a comment to Russian media.”
Official Response and Investigation
The Russian military department confirmed the incident and reported that the causes of the crash are currently being clarified. Additional details regarding the condition of the pilots and the circumstances of the crash have not yet been disclosed.
As of now, there is no official information regarding possible damage on the ground or threats to the civilian population. Investigative authorities are conducting an investigation to clarify all the circumstances of the event.
This news will be updated as new information becomes available.