Russian Defense Ministry orders investigation into recent spate of crashes

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered an investigation into seven military aircraft crashes that occurred since June.

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“We need to thoroughly understand the causes of these accidents and to identify specific measures to improve the situation,” he said.

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