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Russian Su-30 Crashes During Training Flight in Karelia, Crew Killed

Officials say the jet went down in a deserted area without a weapons load.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 19:00 Moscow time during a planned training flight.
  • The Russian Ministry of Defence reported the aircraft was flying without munitions.
  • Officials described the crash site as uninhabited within the Republic of Karelia.
  • Emergency services were sent to the presumed location in Prionezhsky district, the regional governor said.
  • Authorities have not released the cause of the crash or the identities of the crew.