A Russian Su-57, the country's newest-generation fighter jet, has crashed near Moscow, according to reports. The aircraft had not yet been deployed to Ukraine. The crew's fate and cause of the crash are not yet reported.
The Su-57 is Russia's fifth-generation stealth fighter, still in limited production. Its crash near Moscow is a significant operational setback. The Zioneer has previously reported on Russian aircraft incidents, including a Tu-22M3 bomber crash near Irkutsk in June, a Tu-95MS destroyed by a Ukrainian drone strike in July, and a Su-35 shot down over Zaporizhzhia. The crew's fate and cause of the crash remain unconfirmed.
2 developments
- StrongRussian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashes near Irkutsk; crew reportedly ejects safely
- DevelopingNew footage emerges of Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crash in Irkutsk
- StrongUkrainian forces reportedly shoot down Russian Su-35 in Zaporizhzhia
- DevelopingRussian Su-30SM fails to sink Ukrainian USV in Black Sea, video shows
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