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Russian Su-30SM crashes during training in Kaliningrad; both crew members eject

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A Russian Su-30SM crashed on Oct. 21 during a scheduled training flight in the Chernyakhovsk district of Kaliningrad, between Timofeyevka and Zelyony Bor, according to reports citing the Defense Ministry. Both crew members ejected and were recovered by a ground search-and-rescue team; their condition was not disclosed.

Discovered 2026-10-21T05:40:39.054501-07:00 | 2026-10-21T05:40:39.054501-07:00

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  • The crash involved a Russian Su-30SM on a training flight in Kaliningrad, a strategically situated Russian region between EU and NATO members.
  • Both crew members ejected and were recovered by ground search-and-rescue teams; the Defense Ministry did not disclose whether they were injured.

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2026-10-21T05:40:39.054501-07:00
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2026-10-21T10:56:58.127180-07:00
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