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MiG-31 fighter jet crashes in Russia's Far East

Russian Emergency Ministry says plane crashed in forest area, crew ejected

Elena Teslova  | 02.12.2022 - Update : 02.12.2022
MiG-31 fighter jet crashes in Russia's Far East File Photo

MOSCOW

A MiG-31 fighter jet crashed in Russia's Far East Primorye region on Friday during a training flight, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry.

"The MiG-31 crashed immediately after departure. It fell in a forest area near the village of Alekseevka. The crew ejected, their condition is being clarified," the local office of the ministry said.

According to preliminary data, there are no casualties or destruction, the emergency service added.

Information about the emergency was also confirmed by the press service of the Eastern Military District.

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