One Of Crashed Su-34 Pilots Rescued, Condition Satisfactory - Russian Defense Ministry

One of the pilots of the Su-34 bomber that crashed into the sea in Russia's Far East has been brought up on board of the rescue chopper in a satisfactory condition, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 18th January, 2019) One of the pilots of the Su-34 bomber that crashed into the sea in Russia's Far East has been brought up on board of the rescue chopper in a satisfactory condition, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.

Earlier in the day, the ministry said that two Su-34 brushed against each other while performing training maneuvers and both crews ejected. One of the pilots was found on a rescue raft in the sea.

"A pilot was lifted from the life raft to a Mi-8 helicopter of the search and rescue forces of the Eastern Military District. According to the report from the rescue site, the pilot's condition is satisfactory," the ministry said.