Series of Russian Fighter Jet Explosions and Crashes in Murmansk Region
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A Russian MiG-31 fighter jet caught fire and crashed into a lake during a training exercise in the northern Murmansk region. The pilots ejected and were unharmed, and there were no reports of civilian casualties. The MiG-31 is a long-range interceptor aircraft armed with a six-barreled, 23mm cannon and can carry various missiles and bombs. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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