A Mikoyan MiG-27 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan's Shirohi district while on a routine mission on Sunday. The pilot ejected from safely.
The officials released a statement, "At around 11:45 am today, a MiG-27 UPG aircraft which got airborne from Utarlai Air Force base experienced engine problems leading to a crash, at about 120 km south of Jodhpur. However, the pilot ejected safely."
The officials added that there was no damage to property as well as the land and said that an investigation will be conducted.
(This is a developing story. More details awaited.)
