Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported that the aircraft crashed during a training mission; both crew members ejected and were rescued alive.
A Russian Su-30 multirole fighter crashed in temporarily occupied Crimea during a training flight, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The aircraft’s crash was confirmed by Russian military authorities, who stated that both crew members managed to eject before impact.
According to the official version, the two-person crew was located and evacuated by a ground search and rescue team. So far, the ministry has not released additional details about the exact location of the accident or the condition of the pilots after the rescue.
Information released by Ilya Tumanov, a Russian propagandist who runs an aviation-themed channel, suggests that the possible cause of the crash was a fire in one of the aircraft’s engines. However, this information has not been officially detailed by Russian authorities in the initial announcement.
The Su-30 is a Russian-made multirole fighter developed from the Su-27 family and used in air superiority, ground attack, and interception missions.
The aircraft stands out for its long range, ability to carry a wide variety of weapons, and two-seat configuration in several versions, which increases its flexibility in complex operations. Models from the Su-30 family remain in active service with Russian aerospace forces and have also been exported to several countries, making it one of the most well-known combat aircraft platforms in the Russian aviation industry.
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