Russian Su-30 Fighter Jet Crashes in Kaliningrad Region During Training Flight
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in the Kaliningrad region during a training flight. Both crew members ejected safely and no casualties were reported.
POLICY WIRE — Moscow, Russia — A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed on Wednesday, Oct. 21, during a scheduled training flight in the Kaliningrad Oblast. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the incident, stating that the aircraft came down in an uninhabited area.
According to the Interfax news agency and the Russian Ministry of Defense, the military aircraft went down in the Chernyakhovsky district, situated between the settlements of Timofeevka and Zeleny Bor. Social media footage also emerged online showing the moment of impact near a local cemetery where military personnel are stationed.
The multirole aircraft, which belonged to the Navy, hit the ground and exploded during the routine mission. Moscow has not yet elaborated on the underlying cause of the accident, and preliminary information indicates that an official investigation remains underway.
Both crew members successfully ejected from the jet before the crash and were subsequently evacuated by a ground search-and-rescue team. Military authorities confirmed that the pilots survived with injuries, while no casualties or ground damage were reported.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
