A Russian Su-30 generation 4+ multi-role Su-30 fighter worth $30m or more crashed in the Kaliningrad region

Another military aircraft has crashed in russia. The Su-30 generation 4+ fighter jet crashed on August 12, 2023.

Here's What We Know

The accident occurred in the Kaliningrad region during a training flight. The exact model of the aircraft is not specified, but the Baltic Fleet uses Su-30SM multi-role fighters costing from $30 million.

The Russian side officially confirmed the crash of the aircraft. The statement said that the cause of the crash was a technical malfunction of the fighter jet. The Su-30 was not armed with bombs or missiles during the flight.

The Russian side also says there were no civilian casualties. But the crew, consisting of two pilots, did not survive.