On the evening of September 12, a tragic incident unfolded in the Kalachevsky district of the Volgograd region. A military Su-24 aircraft met with a catastrophic crash during a routine training flight. The news was promptly reported by Russian RBC, one of Russia’s leading news agencies, citing the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The aircraft, a bomber, was in flight over the Russian region without any ammunition onboard. It plummeted to the ground in an uninhabited area, approximately five kilometers from the Loshki farmstead. Initial reports from the military department confirmed that there were two individuals onboard the Su-24 at the time of the crash.
In the aftermath of the incident, search and rescue helicopters, specifically the Mi-8 models, were immediately dispatched to the crash site. As of now, the fate of the bomber’s pilots remains shrouded in uncertainty.
Local representatives from the administration of the Kalachevsky district in the Volgograd region have provided some relief with their statement. They confirmed that the crash did not result in any casualties or significant damage on the ground.
For those unfamiliar with the Su-24, it is a tactical front-line bomber equipped with a variable sweep wing. This aircraft was a product of the Sukhoi Design Bureau, a renowned aircraft manufacturer in Russia, with its inception dating back to the late 1960s. The Su-24 boasts an impressive maximum flight speed of 1700 km/h. It is armed with a potent six-barrel GSh-6-23M gun. Furthermore, this aircraft is capable of carrying bombs, with a total weight of up to seven tons, across its eight suspension points.
The incident has undoubtedly cast a somber shadow, and investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of the crash. As the nation awaits further details, thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the pilots and all those affected by this unfortunate event.
