So it failed to ignite or was there an uncontrolled detonation that caused damage?

Does it matter. The Su-24 is now in its last leg of life within the VKS(Russian AF). There are now produced more than 120 Su-34 out from NAPO. And a similar contract size are expected, if it has not been signed already. There are also an Su-34M(moderatze) on the doorstep. Word is it will even get a larger internal…