Russian paratrooper dies after parachute failure during Airborne Forces Day near Moscow

A Russian paratrooper was killed during the Airborne Forces Day celebrations near Moscow on Tuesday after his parachute reportedly failed to deploy, according to reports.

A Russian paratrooper died during the Airborne Forces Day celebrations near Moscow after his parachute failed to deploy, according to reports. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, near Moscow. The paratrooper's name has not been disclosed.

2 developments

1. 47 minutes ago · 17:43 · 4 AugLatest

   New footage of the fatal parachute failure has emerged.

2. 17:03 · 4 Aug

   Russian paratrooper dies after parachute failure during Airborne Forces Day near Moscow

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