Σε μηχανική βλάβη αποδίδει το Ρωσικό Υπ.Εξ. το δυστύχημα.
"On October 10, when accelerating ahead of takeoff from the Hmeymim airfield in Syria, a Su-24 aircraft veered off the runway and crashed. The crew of the plane did not eject in time and died," the Russian Defense Ministry statement said.