Russian Federation: 2 dead in fighter jet crash off Syrian coast

Russian fighter jet crash

Russian fighter jet crash

In Syria crashed Russian military aircraft, according to the special correspondent of Barzan Sadiq it happened near the village of Jableh, 18 km from Latakia, near the air base Hamim.

Russia's Defense Ministry has said one of its fighter jets has crashed off the coast of Syria and that both pilots aboard were killed. Two pilots, who fought until the last minute to save the plane, died, according to reports from the scene, ' a statement said.

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Several Russian agencies quoted unnamed ministry officials as saying preliminary investigations show the crash might have been caused by a bird strike. "The plane was not struck by any projectile". In Syria it was used to launch air-to-ground missiles at rebel targets and to escort attack jets and strategic bombers.

But Russian nationals are regularly reported to be serving as paid mercenaries in Syria and taking on unsafe missions that often lead to casualties.

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