In Russia, a Kinjal carrier plane crashed: what is known about the incident

An incident involving a MiG-31 military aircraft, which is a carrier of hypersonic missiles 'Kinjal', occurred in the Lipetsk region of Russia. It is known that the crew managed to eject. This information was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The crash happened during a training flight due to a malfunction of the landing gear deployment system while approaching for landing. The aircraft fell into a forest area in the Chaplyginsky district of the Lipetsk region and caught fire.

What is known about the MiG-31?

The MiG-31 is a Soviet supersonic interceptor aircraft with long range. It is the first Soviet fourth-generation aircraft developed based on the MiG-25. It is often used to launch 'Kinjal' missiles.

Russian aircraft violate the airspace of EU countries. NATO is discussing the possibility of using force against aircraft or drones that violate its airspace. The situation is being investigated with details.

During a training flight in the Lipetsk region of Russia, an incident occurred with the MiG-31 aircraft, which is used to launch hypersonic missiles 'Kinjal'. The crew successfully ejected, but the aircraft fell into a forest area and caught fire due to a malfunction of the landing gear deployment system. Russian military aircraft continue to violate the airspace of EU countries, and the situation is being investigated.