Two French Rafale fighter jets collide in mid-air resulting in the deaths of two pilots

Two Rafale fighter planes collided in mid-air in eastern France, resulting in the deaths of two pilots. One pilot ejected after the crash, but an instructor and a student pilot are still missing. The cause of the collision is unknown. The incident occurred over northeastern France and involved two jets from the Saint-Dizier air base. French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased pilots, who have been identified as Capt. Sebastien Mabire and Lt. Matthis Laurens.