Two Russian Su-35S Jets Collide Over Kursk Region, One Pilot Killed
Two Su-35S fighter jets reportedly collided in Russia’s Kursk region, killing one pilot while the other ejected with injuries.
According to the Telegram channel Fighterbomber and the news service Pepel, two Su-35S fighter jets collided while operating over Russia’s Kursk region. Details about what caused the aircraft to strike each other have not been released. The reports indicate that one of the pilots died in the crash, while the other managed to eject and survived, though he was injured. No official statement from Russian military or government sources has verified the event. The incident highlights the risks inherent in high-performance flight operations. Further information may emerge as investigators examine the wreckage.
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