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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Defense Ministry: Fighter Jet Crashes Due to Malfunction, Crew Safe

A Saudi F-15 fighter jet. (SPA file photo)

Official Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki said on Monday a Royal Saudi Air Force F-15S fighter jet crashed after suffering a technical malfunction during a routine training mission at the King Abdulaziz Air Base training area in the Eastern Province.

The aircrew, consisting of two officers, survived after safely ejecting from the aircraft, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

No injuries or damage were reported.

A probe has been launched in the incident, added Malki.

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