New Delhi, August 8: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday confirmed that today evening a Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft, which was on a routine mission from Tezpur in Assam, crashed in the local flying area. The Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft caught fire after the crash. IAF AN-32 Aircraft Crash: Names Of Indian Air Force Air Warriors Who Lost Their Lives.

Hours after the crash, photos of the aircraft turning into a fireball was shared on Twitter.

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The Indian Air Force also said that both the pilots ejected safely from the aircraft and that they have been rescued. A court of inquiry will ascertain cause of the accident, said ANI reports.

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