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A video posted on Telegram shows a Russian Air Force MiG-31 "Foxhound" trailing fire before crashing, reportedly before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The video appears to have been filmed by the MiG-31's wingman and shows the two-man crew ejecting before the plane crashes into a hill and explodes. This is one of several MiG-31 crashes in recent years, with the cause of the crash believed to be onboard engine fires.
A video posted on Telegram shows a Russian Air Force MiG-31 "Foxhound" trailing fire before crashing, with its wingman filming the entire crash sequence. The two-man crew ejected before the stricken interceptor took its final dive into a hill below and a billowing big fireball. This is one of several MiG-31 crashes in both Russian and Kazakh service in recent years, and some of the MiG-31 fleet has been modified to carry Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles and have seen extensive use in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A video posted on Telegram shows a Russian Air Force MiG-31 "Foxhound" trailing fire before crashing, with its wingman filming the entire crash sequence. The two-man crew ejected before the stricken interceptor took its final dive into a hill below and a billowing big fireball. This is one of several MiG-31 crashes in both Russian and Kazakh service in recent years, and some of the MiG-31 fleet has been modified to carry Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles and have seen extensive use in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A Russian MiG-31 fighter jet crashed during a routine training mission in the Murmansk region, with both pilots ejecting safely. The cause of the crash is unknown, but one of the engines reportedly caught fire. Videos captured the aircraft in flames before it plummeted to the ground. This is the latest in a string of aviation accidents in Russia, including a recent incident where a Su-34 fighter jet accidentally bombed a Russian city.
A Russian MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor crashed in the country's northern Murmansk region after suffering an engine fire during a planned training flight. The two crewmen were able to eject before the plane crashed, and their lives and health are not in danger. The cause of the engine fire is unclear at present. MiG-31s have had their share of high-profile incidents in the past and continue to play a critical role in Russia's all-out war against Ukraine.