Washington, USA – US military sources announced today that two US Navy aircraft crashed while carrying out a routine training mission over the South China Sea.
It is one of the most tense regions in Asia from a military and geopolitical standpoint.
The US Indo-Pacific Command explained that the two aircraft lost contact with the control tower before satellites detected them falling into the sea.
Noting that search and rescue operations are still ongoing, with the participation of military ships and helicopters.
No details have yet been announced about the number of crew members or their health condition.
While the US Navy confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the causes of the accident,
Whether it was caused by a technical failure or a collision during training.
The incident comes at a time when the region is witnessing increasing tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Against the backdrop of mutual military activity in the South China Sea, the incident has attracted widespread international attention.
