Russian Fighter Jets Collide Above Sea Of Japan

Library image of a Sukhoi Su-34 in flight (Picture: Sergei Fadeichev/TASS via PA Images).

Two Russian fighter jets have collided in mid-air above the Sea of Japan.

The two Su-34 jets were taking part in training flights when they came into contact about 20 miles from the shore, the Russian defence ministry said.

Both crews ejected from their aircraft but it is not immediately clear where they are, and rescue crews have been dispatched to the area.

The Russian military said the fighter jets were not carrying missiles.