In Russia, pilots ejected in a shelter: both died on the spot

According to glavcom.ua: An incident occurred in a Russian bomber regiment - the ejection system on the aircraft activated while it was in the shelter. The pilot and navigator sustained injuries that proved fatal. The service is already working at the scene to determine the circumstances.

Reaction to the incident

Representative of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ignat expressed hope that this incident occurred due to technical malfunctions. He mocked possible versions that attempt to justify the event.

Previous incident in the Republic of Karelia

Recall that recently in the Republic of Karelia, a Su-30 fighter crashed, resulting in the deaths of two people. The incident occurred near Petrozavodsk airport.

The incident involving the ejection system activation on the aircraft in Russia has led to serious consequences that compromised crew safety. Representatives of the air force are already conducting an investigation to determine the causes of the crash and prevent similar situations in the future.