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The two military pilots, colonel-lieutenant Armen Babayan and major Manuk Manukyan have passed away.

Axar.az reports citing Galatv.am.

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The Armenian Air Force lost contact with Su-25 combat aircraft after the plane took off from the airport in Gyumri.

Axar.az reports citing Interfax that by the information from the Armenian Defense Ministry, the Russian-made "Su-25" combat aircraft jet performed a training flight in accordance with the daily combat training plan. The connection was interrupted with the plane departing from Gyumri airport. Search for the lost aircraft is currently underway.