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Death toll from Russian military jet crash rises to 13

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Moscow, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported on Tuesday that the death toll caused by an SU-34 military jet crash in the town of Yeysk has risen to 13.

Rescuers completed the removal of debris and found ten more bodies in addition to three others found when the aircraft crashed into a residential building, TASS news agency reported this Tuesday.

The authorities also said that three children were found among the dead, while 19 people were injured due to the crash.

The Ministry stated that 68 people were rescued, and 360 were evacuated to safety thanks to the professional, competent, and quick actions of fire and rescue units during the operation in Yeysk.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that those affected by the jet crash will receive the necessary assistance.

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