A military jet crashes in Bulgaria during a drill. Both pilots are killed

Published September 13, 2024 6:35 AM

Associated Press

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria says a military jet crashed during a drill for an airshow marking the anniversary of the country joining NATO. Both pilots who were aboard the L-39 Albatros training aircraft were killed. The crash took place shortly after noon on Friday near Graf Ignatievo Air Base in southwestern Bulgaria and ignited a fire on the ground. Officials say efforts are underway to contain the blaze and an investigation has started into the cause of the crash. The country is marking the 20th anniversary of its NATO membership on Saturday. The airshow was cancelled following the crash.

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