Jerusalem Post/World NewsThe cause of the accident remains unclear, and Magyar said there were no injuries or casualties. He added that no civilian infrastructure was harmed.Follow us on GoogleGripen JAS 39 fighter aircraft of the Hungarian Air Force release trails of Hungary's national colours as they fly over the parliament building during a ceremony marking the country's national day attended by guests and ambassadors accredited to Hungary on August 20, 2026, in Budapest.(photo credit: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images)ByREUTERSAUGUST 24, 2026 11:58A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashed near the town of Szolnok on Monday, with the pilot successfully having ejected from the plane, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in a Facebook post.The cause of the accident remains unclear, and Magyar said there were no injuries or casualties. He added that no civilian infrastructure was harmed.This is a developing story.See more onFollow us on Google