Russian jet crashes in Syria, crew dead

moscow - The crew of a Russian fighter plane has come to life in Syria. This happened when the aircraft hit Hmeymim in the Latakia coastal province during the take-off of the track.

'The crew of the plane did not manage to use the shooting seats. They are dead, 'told the Russian Ministry of Defense at TASS State Press Office. The Su-24 crashed due to a defect, according to the department. It is still unclear how many victims were.