An Su-25 military jet crashed into the Sea of Azov in the southwestern region of Krasnodar Krai on July 17 while performing a training flight near the city of Yeisk, officials in Russia's South Military District said, adding that the incident might have been caused by an engine malfunction. The Mash and 112 Telegram channels reported that the aircraft's pilot, who managed to eject, died hours later after rescue teams located him in the sea and brought him to a local hospital. There have been no official statements confirming the pilot's death. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Russian Su-25 Military Jet Crashes Into Sea Of Azov After Possible Engine Malfunction
A Russian Sukhoi Su-25 crashed during a training flight on July 17. (file photo)