A Russian warplane crashed in a residential area in the port of Yeisk on the Azov Sea.
The Russian Defense Ministry said a Su-34 bomber came down after one of its engines caught fire during takeoff.
A Russian warplane crashed on Monday in a residential area in the port of Yeisk on the Azov Sea after an engine failure, the military said.
The Russian Defense Ministry said a Su-34 bomber came down after one of its engines caught fire during takeoff.
It said both crew members ejected safely, but the plane crashed in a residential area, causing a fire as tons of fuel exploded on impact.
Regional government Veniamin Kondrayev said emergency services were working to extinguish the fire.
Local officials said the massive fire engulfed several floors of an apartment building and affected at least 15 apartments. They had no immediate information about casualties.
Russia launches criminal investigation into Yeisk plane crash. "Military investigators are establishing the circumstances and causes of the incident," it said.
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