One of Su-34 pilots rescued after mid-air collision

MOSCOW. Jan 18 (Interfax-AVN) - A pilot of the Sukhoi Su-34 bomber has been taken aboard a rescue helicopter; his condition is satisfactory, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"A Mil Mi-8 helicopter of the Eastern Military District's rescue forces has taken aboard a pilot from the detected rescue raft. According to the report from the location, his condition is satisfactory," the ministry said.