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A US Navy helicopter and fighter jet crashed during routine operations over the South China Sea, but all crew members were rescued. The incidents occur amid ongoing US-China tensions over territorial claims in the region and follow recent losses of US jets in the Red Sea. The Navy has launched investigations into both crashes.
A Bangladesh Air Force fighter jet experienced a mechanical fault and crashed into a primary school in Dhaka, killing at least 31 people, mostly children, and causing chaos and trauma among survivors and families, with heroic rescue efforts and ongoing investigations.
An F-35B fighter jet crashed in Albuquerque shortly after refueling at Kirtland Air Force Base, with the pilot safely ejecting and being taken to a hospital. Despite the high costs and some criticism of the F-35 program, experts note that crashes are rare and the aircraft is considered safe. The program remains the largest and most expensive military acquisition in history, with total costs around $2 trillion.
An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport after a refueling stop at Kirtland Air Force Base. The pilot ejected and is recovering at UNM Hospital. Fire crews, including those from Kirtland AFB, managed to control the jet fuel fire, but cleanup will take longer. University between Rio Bravo and Mesa del Sol will be closed for debris removal. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
A Russian fighter jet crashed off the coast of Crimea, with the pilot safely ejected and no civilian damage reported. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and reports suggest it may have been shot down. This incident comes amid ongoing military tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with recent Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian ships in Crimea. The conflict has raised concerns about Western military aid to Ukraine and has led to a buildup of Russian troops in the region.
Parts of Michigan, including Metro Detroit, are under a marginal risk for severe weather on Wednesday, with hot and humid conditions expected today. An apartment community in Wayne County, where a fighter jet crashed during an air show in August, caught fire for the third time this year. The days are getting shorter in Detroit as we approach fall and winter. Former players from Michigan and Michigan State who transferred to new schools performed well in their first games. A Detroit police officer has been suspended after a physical altercation with a 70-year-old man who appeared intoxicated and was causing a disturbance at a restaurant.
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training flight in the Kaliningrad region, resulting in the death of both pilots. The cause of the crash is believed to be a technical malfunction. In a separate incident, Ukraine attempted to strike the Crimean Bridge with S-200 rockets, but Russian air defense systems intercepted the missiles, causing no damage or casualties. Russian forces also destroyed 20 Ukrainian drones launched onto the Crimean Peninsula. Drone attacks on Russian-controlled territories have increased recently, with Ukraine aiming to disrupt Russia's military infrastructure.