Russian warplane crashes in residential space in port of Yeysk, probe ordered | World News

A Russian warplane crashed Monday in a residential space within the port of Yeysk on the Sea of Azov after struggling engine failure on Monday, the navy mentioned.

A Su-34 bomber got here down after one in every of its engines caught hearth throughout takeoff, the Russian Protection Ministry mentioned.

It mentioned that each crewmembers bailed out safely, however the aircraft crashed right into a residential space, inflicting a fireplace as tons of gasoline exploded on influence.

Regional Gov. Veniamin Kondratyev mentioned that emergency companies had been working to place out the fireplace.

Native authorities mentioned that the large blaze engulfed a number of flooring of an residence constructing and no less than 15 residences had been affected. They'd no rapid details about casualties.

Russia launched felony investigation into Yeysk aircraft crash. "Navy investigators are establishing the circumstances and causes of the incident," it mentioned.