Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad

Su-30SM Kaliningrad Russian Ministry of Defense fighter jet crash Baltic Fleet

A Russian Sukhoi Su-30SM multirole fighter jet crashed in the Kaliningrad region on October 21, 2026, during a scheduled training flight. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident, stating the aircraft was flying without ammunition and crashed in an uninhabited area.

The two-person crew successfully ejected from the aircraft before impact. While the Ministry of Defense stated that the pilots' lives are not in danger, reports indicate they sustained injuries and were transported to a military hospital for medical care.

The crash occurred in the Chernyakhovsky district, reportedly between the villages of Timofeevka and Zeleny Bor. This incident follows previous Su-30 losses in the region, including a fatal crash in August 2023.

Entities

Baltic Fleet · Chernyakhovsky district · Kaliningrad · Russian Ministry of Defense · Sukhoi

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[● 2 SOURCES] The aircraft crashed between the villages of Timofeevka and Zeleny Bor. www.aerotime.aero · www.fakt.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The crash occurred in an uninhabited area. www.aerotime.aero
[● 3 SOURCES] The pilots sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital. www.aerotime.aero · defence24.pl · www.fakt.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] Both crew members ejected from the aircraft. www.aerotime.aero · defence24.pl · www.fakt.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] A Russian Su-30SM fighter jet crashed in the Kaliningrad region on October 21, 2026. www.aerotime.aero · defence24.pl · www.fakt.pl
[● 3 SOURCES] The aircraft was performing a scheduled training flight. www.aerotime.aero · defence24.pl · www.fakt.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The crash site is located in the Chernyakhovsky district. www.aerotime.aero · www.fakt.pl
[● 2 SOURCES] The aircraft was flying without ammunition. www.aerotime.aero · www.fakt.pl