Two French military aircraft collided mid-air over eastern France on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of two out of three military personnel on board, according to French officials.
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the tragic news, identifying the deceased as Sébastien Maber and Mathis Laurent in a post on "X" (formerly Twitter). French media reported that one of the victims was a trainee pilot.
The third pilot survived the incident, as confirmed by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu, also on "X."
The aircraft involved in the collision were stationed at the Saint-Dizier military base in northeastern France.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of training exercises and has sparked an investigation into the cause of the collision.
This tragedy is a significant loss for the French military, which has been conducting extensive training operations in the region.
The French government has extended its condolences to the families of the victims as the investigation continues.
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