In Syria, the Russian Su-30SM fighter aircraft crashed, the Russian MoD reported.

"Both pilots, who fought for the plane until the last minutes, according to the report from the place, were killed," the Ministry said.

The accident occurred at about 9:45 GMT over the Mediterranean sea as the fighter gained altitude after takeoff from the airfield Hamim.

According to preliminary data, the fire on the plane was not opened – the engine of the vehicle could get a bird.