After experiencing engine trouble, a Russian warplane crashed overnight into a residential area in a Russian city on the Sea of Azov, killing at least two people and starting a huge fire that spread to many levels of a nine-story apartment complex.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a Su-34 bomber crashed in the coastal city of Yeysk after one of its engines caught fire as it was taking off for a training mission.
It stated that although both crew members had successfully ejected, the aircraft had crashed into a neighbourhood, setting off a conflagration as tonnes of fuel detonated upon contact.
At least two persons were reported dead, while 15 more were hospitalised with injuries, according to the Emergencies Ministry. Emergency rooms at nearby hospitals were scheduled, and medical helicopters were dispatched by the authorities. At least 17 apartments were affected by the fire.
According to the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, was informed of the incident and gave the local governor and the ministers of health and emergency the go-ahead to visit the scene. The 90,000-person city of Yeysk is home to a sizable Russian air base.
Regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev stated that emergency workers were able to put out the fire many hours after the collision, preventing the need to evacuate people living in nearby buildings.
Videos released on Russian messaging app channels showed an apartment building completely engulfed in flames and loud explosions that appeared to be the warplane’s missiles detonating.
The Su-34 is a supersonic twin-engine bomber that has served as a crucial strike element of the Russian air force. It is outfitted with modern sensors and armaments. The Syrian conflict and the War in Ukraine have both seen extensive deployment of the aircraft.
Since Moscow launched soldiers into Ukraine, there have been 10 documented non-combat crashes involving Russian aircraft.
Russian warplane crashes into a neighbourhood, killing two people.
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