Burning £32m Russian fighter jet plunges into Black Sea and EXPLODES after ’friendly fire strike’

THIS is the dramatic moment Vladimir Putin’s £32 million Su-27 fighter jet plunges into flames in the Black Sea. Footage shows the pilot ejecting from the burning aircraft and launching his parachute before it explodes into a fireball inferno. Read more: Dramatic moment Putin’s £32m Su-27 fighter jet plunges in flames into Black Sea after ‘friendly fire strike’ off Crimea The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read