Monday, November 28, 2022

Why have so many Russian aircraft crashed since September?

Recommendable! It is not a new phenomenon and certainly predates the Russo-Ukrainian war! I suspect, some of the causes may date back to the communist Soviet Union era!

Russian air force pilots surely keep their fingers close to the eject button! 

"At least six Russian military aircraft have crashed since September due to what appear to be internal malfunctions. ...
One noteworthy crash, however, was when a Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed into a Russian apartment building in Yeysk, exploding and killing 15 people. This was notable because the Su-34 is not an old fighter jet like the Su-25. Rather, it only officially entered into service with the Russian Air Force in 2014. ..."

Why have so many Russian aircraft crashed since September? - The Jerusalem Post While some analysts have pointed to Russian aircraft engine malfunctions, others point blame at economic sanctions imposed on Moscow.



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