A Su-30SM fighter jet of the Kazakhstan Air Force crashed during a training flight, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense.
According to the official statement, the incident occurred during scheduled instructional activities. The crew managed to eject in time and survived. No details were released regarding the pilots’ health condition.
The Ministry of Defense announced the creation of a special commission to investigate the exact causes and circumstances of the accident. Military technicians and specialists are expected to analyze flight data, weather conditions, and possible technical malfunctions to clarify what happened.
History of incidents
This is not the first incident involving the model in the country. In 2021, another fighter jet from the Kazakh Air Force was involved in an accident, but as in the current episode, the pilots successfully ejected.
In August 2024, Kazakhstan received a new batch of six Su-30SM aircraft. The jets, identified with red tail numbers from “51” to “56,” were incorporated into the 602nd Air Base, located in Shymkent. The aircraft replaced older Soviet-origin MiG-29 fighters, which had been retired the previous year.
The Su-30SM is a two-seat multirole fighter designed for air superiority and ground-attack missions, and it is currently one of the main combat platforms of Kazakhstan’s military aviation.
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Source and images: Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan. Telegram @modgovkz. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
