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Russian Su-30SM crashes during training flight in Kaliningrad; crew ejects and is rescued

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A Russian Su-30SM crashed during a training flight in Kaliningrad Oblast, with reports placing the crash in the Chernyakhovsk district. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the crew ejected and was evacuated by a ground search-and-rescue team; it did not disclose whether anyone was injured.

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

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What Hype is tracking

  • The crash involved a Su-30SM on a training flight; the Defense Ministry said the crew ejected and was recovered, but gave no information on injuries.
  • The aircraft’s loss adds to reported Russian military aircraft losses, but the available reports provide no confirmed cause or further details on the investigation.

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Kyiv Independent AeroTime haber.aero Defence24 milmag.pl onalert.gr
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2026-10-21T05:40:39.054501-07:00
Latest Update
2026-10-21T08:00:40.747316-07:00
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