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Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Flight in Primorsky Region

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Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Flight in Primorsky Region
Russian Su-25 jets fire rockets during the "Caucasus-2020" drills at the Prudboy range in southern Russia on September 24, 2020, alongside troops from China, Iran, Pakistan, Myanmar, and others. (Source: Getty Images)

A Russian Su-25 fighter jet  crashed during a routine training flight in the Primorsky region, according to Interfax, citing Russia’s Ministry of Defense, on March 24.

According to the ministry, the aircraft was not carrying any weapons and went down in an unpopulated area, causing no damage on the ground.

“There is no threat to the pilot’s life or health,” the statement added.

Preliminary reports suggest the crash was caused by a technical malfunction.

Editor's note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Su-25 "Frogfoot" — a Soviet-designed close air support jet, first flown in 1975. It’s built to destroy ground targets using rockets, bombs, guided missiles, and a 30mm cannon. The aircraft is heavily armored and can operate from unprepared runways. The estimated cost of one Su-25 ranges from $11 to $15 million (depending on upgrades and modifications). Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, its air force had around 190 Su-25s in service, though losses have significantly reduced that number.