US EditionSu-34/Su-24 Crew Reportedly Killed After Ground Ejection System Failure
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The incident, which took place on Sunday, 7 December, also caused Yurii Ihnat, the spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, to react.
A Russian pilot and his navigator died Sunday after a bomber's ejection system reportedly deployed spontaneously in a shelter. The shocking incident is being investigated by a state commission.
Russian channels on the Telegram network are reporting a horrific accident at a military air base. Both a military pilot and co-pilot are believed to have died due to a malfunction in the seat ejection system.
An unusual and tragic accident occurred in a Russian aircraft shelter. The crew of a Su-34 bomber died after the unexpected activation of its ejection system. A Russian state commission is investigating the matter, but details may remain confidential given the nature of the incident and its potential impact on the image of the Russian military.
The catapult system worked on a plane that was in hiding; the incident occurred in a bombing regiment.
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