A Russian military pilot died after his Su-25 attack aircraft crashed into the Sea of Azov during a training flight near Yeysk, Krasnodar region.
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A Russian military pilot died after his Su-25 fighter jet crashed in the Sea of Azov on the country's southern coast near Ukraine
The pilot died after he ejected from the fighter jet and was picked up by rescue teams
Accidents involving Russian military aircraft have increased since President Vladimir Putin sent troops to Ukraine in February 2022
A Russian Su-25 attack aircraft has crashed in Krasnodar Krai in the Russian Federation. The pilot had ejected, but later died on the way to hospital.
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