After the collision, the Su-34 opened a criminal case

This was reported on the website of the Main Military Investigation Department.

“The Military Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Pacific Fleet on the fact of the crash of aircraft initiated a criminal case on the grounds of a crime under Article 351 of the Criminal Code of Russia (violation of the rules of flights and preparation for them), "- said in a statement.

On January 18, during a training flight over the water area of ​​the Sea of ​​Japan, a touch of two Su-34s occurred in the air. Crews ejected.

One pilot has been found.