Russian warplane crashes near apartment building, killing 3

MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military says one of its warplanes has crashed near an apartment building in Yeysk, a port city on the Sea of Azov, after experiencing engine failure on takeoff. The crash ignited a huge fire, killing at least three people and injuring 21 others, eight of whom were in grave condition. The Russian Defense Ministry said a Su-34 bomber crashed into a residential area Monday. It said both crew members bailed out safely, but tons of fuel exploded on impact. The massive blaze engulfed several floors of a nine-story apartment building. Yeysk, a city of 90,000, is home to a big Russian air base.