Russian Su-34 Fighter-Bomber Crashes in North Ossetia, Killing Crew

The aircraft went down during a training flight, reportedly due to a technical malfunction, with no ground damage reported.

The crash occurred in a mountainous area of North Ossetia-Alania, a region in the Caucasus of southern Russia.
Both crew members aboard the Su-34 were killed in the incident.
The aircraft was on a routine training mission when it experienced a technical failure.
There has been an increase in Russian military aircraft accidents, attributed to sanctions and reduced maintenance standards.
The Su-34 is a key asset in Russia's air operations, including its campaign in Ukraine.