KYIV, Ukraine—A Belarusian military jet crashed Wednesday, killing both pilots, the military said.
Belarus’ Defense Ministry said the Russian-built Yak-130 trainer jet crashed near the western city of Baranovichi on a training flight.
It said the plane had an unspecified technical problem and the crew tried to take it away from residential areas before ejecting. They eventually bailed out but died.
A Yak-130 performs during the MAKS-2017 International Aviation and Space Show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, on July 21, 2017. Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr./AP Photo
The ministry said there were no casualties or damage on the ground. A military panel headed to the area to conduct a probe.
The Yak-130 is a twin-engine, two-seat combat trainer and light ground-attack aircraft. It’s in service in Russia, Belarus and several other nations.
