http://www.svd.se/nyheter/utrikes/3779012.svd
Source Interfax
MiG-29 down in of Akhtubinsk area. Loss also of pilot.
Akhtubinsk is a very large research and development air base with several weapons arsenals. Certainly the most advanced weapons arsenals in Russia. The runway has newly been rebuilded.
Special types of aircraft used during Georgia 2008 and conflicts in Chechnya.
The Akhtubinsk air base could be a air base for Ukraine conflict.
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