In a tragic turn of events, a Russian military jet trainer crashed while attempting to land near Russia-annexed Crimea, resulting in the death of one person. The incident took place in the Krasnodar region and marks the second fatal military crash during a training flight in just three days.

Earlier, a Sukhoi-30 fighter plane had crashed in the Kaliningrad exclave, claiming the lives of both pilots. The defense ministry of Russia confirmed the fatality but did not provide any details about other individuals on board the twin-seater Czechoslovak-made L-39 aircraft.

The ministry, however, did not specify if there were any passengers on the jet apart from the victim. This unfortunate crash is part of a series of incidents that have plagued the Russian air force recently. Some experts believe that the increased number of flights associated with the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine could be a contributing factor.

Last month alone, Russia witnessed two fighter jet crashes during training missions – one in the Pacific and another in the Sea of Azov. The string of air accidents has raised concerns about the safety of Russian military aircraft and highlighted the risks faced by pilots during routine training exercises.

These incidents serve as a somber reminder of the dangers faced by individuals serving in the armed forces. As investigations into these crashes continue, the need for comprehensive safety protocols and measures to prevent such tragedies becomes even more evident.