MiG-31 jet crashes in Nizhny Novgorod Region
18:08, 19.09.2018

An interceptor fighter MiG-31 crashed near the town of Kulebaki the Nizhny Novgorod Region, on Wednesday, a source in emergency services told TASS.

“A MiG-31 interceptor crashed in the Nizhny Novgorod Region several minutes ago. The incident occurred near the town of Kulebaki,” the source said.

The regional emergencies ministry office confirmed to TASS that the plane crashed, causing no destruction.  “No destruction on the ground occurred, because the plane fell in a forest area. Our personnel are working at the crash site,” the office said.

According to the Defense Ministry, the crew of the MiG-31 ejected themselves before the crash.

 





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