Russian warplane crashes in Donetsk; wing breaks off

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A Russian warplane crashed in Ukraine's Donetsk region after a wing detached during a bombing raid, forcing the pilot to eject. The incident highlights concerns about the age and maintenance of Russia's aging aircraft fleet. The Su-25 attack jet, part of a pair, was captured on video losing its wing mid-flight before crashing. The pilot survived and was rescued, reportedly with a broken arm, while experts are investigating the cause of the wing failure. The crash is attributed to either structural failure due to the aircraft's age or a manufacturing defect. The Su-25 is a Soviet-era aircraft, and this incident raises questions about the safety of Russia's continued use of older warplanes.


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