Russian Su-35S fighters collide over Kursk, killing one pilot

Su-35S collision Russian Aerospace Forces Kursk region midair collision military aviation loss

Two Russian Su-35S multirole fighter jets collided in midair over the Kursk region on September 7, resulting in the destruction of both aircraft. According to reports from Russian military Telegram channels, including Fighterbomber and Voevoda Veshchayet, the incident occurred while the aircraft were performing a mission to patrol the airspace and provide fire support for ground units.

The collision resulted in the death of one pilot. The second pilot managed to eject from the aircraft and survived the incident. The Su-35S, a highly advanced fourth-generation fighter, is valued at approximately $75 million to $85 million per airframe, making the total loss estimated at $150 million or more.

A special committee from the Russian Ministry of Defense is expected to launch an investigation into the cause of the crash. Investigators plan to analyze flight data recorders and radar data to determine if the collision was caused by technical failure, human error, or adverse weather conditions.

Entities

Fighterbomber · Kursk · Kursk Oblast · Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation · Russian Aerospace Forces · Russian Ministry of Defense · Su-35S

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[● 5 SOURCES] One pilot was killed in the collision. giaoducthoidai.vn · neokohn.hu · www.sofx.com · cafef.vn · soha.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] A special committee from the Russian Ministry of Defense will investigate the cause. giaoducthoidai.vn · cafef.vn · soha.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets collided in midair over the Kursk region. giaoducthoidai.vn · neokohn.hu · www.sofx.com · cafef.vn · soha.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Both Su-35S aircraft were destroyed in the incident. giaoducthoidai.vn · neokohn.hu · www.sofx.com · cafef.vn · soha.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] The second pilot successfully ejected and survived. giaoducthoidai.vn · neokohn.hu · www.sofx.com · cafef.vn · soha.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The estimated value of the two lost aircraft is between $150 million and $170 million. www.sofx.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The jets were on a mission to patrol and provide fire support for ground units. giaoducthoidai.vn · cafef.vn · soha.vn