Serbian MiG-21 fighter jet crashes near village during routine flight, 1 pilot reportedly killed, 1 missing

A MiG-21 fighter jet has crashed in western Serbia, the country’s Defense Ministry announced. One pilot is reportedly dead, while another one is missing.

The aircraft was flying a routine mission when in crashed near the village of Brasina. Rescue teams have been dispatched at the scene.

Serbian media published photos showing the wreckage of a fuselage in the wooded area.

RTS TV channel reported that one pilot was killed, while another one is missing. According to the report, a local was also injured when the plane fell near his home. The man was hospitalized in stable condition.

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The Serbian Air Force has been conducting numerous training flights over the past several days in preparation for the major ‘Cooperation 2020’ military exercise scheduled for October.

Припреме за "Садејство 2020". Авиони Миг-29 дејствују по циљевима на земљи. pic.twitter.com/0cjXDRuq9F

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