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Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets collide over Kursk Oblast

Created at 8 Sep · 8:06 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets collided over Russia's Kursk Oblast, according to Russian media and Telegram channels. One pilot was reportedly killed, while the other survived. The cause of the incident is unclear, and Russian authorities have not officially confirmed the details.

Key Numbers

10Su-35S aircraft lost since invasion began

Who's Involved

Su-35S
Russian fighter jets involved in collision
Fighterbomber
Pro-war Telegram channel reporting the incident
Pepel. Kursk
News outlet reporting pilot fatality
Voevoda Veshchayet
Telegram channel reporting pilot fatality
Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets collide over Kursk Oblast

↳ Why This Matters

The collision of two advanced fighter jets highlights potential operational challenges and losses within Russia's air force during the ongoing conflict, impacting its military capabilities.

Key facts

  • Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets collided over Kursk Oblast.
  • One pilot was reportedly killed in the incident.
  • Another pilot survived the collision.
  • The cause of the mid-air collision is currently unknown.
  • Russian authorities have not officially confirmed the incident.

Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets collided in flight over Russia's Kursk Oblast, according to reports from Russian media and Telegram channels on September 7. The exact circumstances and cause of the collision are not yet clear, and Russian authorities have not publicly disclosed any details regarding the incident.

Reports from Russian military aviation channels, including Fighterbomber and Pepel. Kursk, suggest that one pilot was killed in the collision, while another managed to eject but sustained injuries. Images purportedly showing wreckage from one of the aircraft have been circulated online.

The Su-35S is a multi-role fighter aircraft developed from the Soviet-designed Su-27, widely utilized by the Russian military. It is capable of engaging both ground and air targets and has been used to drop glide bombs on Ukrainian territory. This incident adds to a reported record of Su-35S losses during the ongoing conflict, with previous losses attributed to Ukrainian air defenses, strike drones, aviation incidents, and even friendly fire from Russian air defense systems.

Frequently asked questions

Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets were involved in the collision.

The collision occurred over Russia's Kursk Oblast.

Reports indicate one pilot was killed and another survived, though injured.

No, Russian authorities have not officially confirmed the details of the incident.

What Happens Next

01Russian authorities may provide an official statement on the incident.
02Further details regarding the cause of the collision may emerge.

How It Developed

Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets collided over Kursk Oblast.
Reports indicate one pilot was killed and another survived.
The cause of the collision remains unknown.
Images purportedly showing wreckage have circulated online.

Sources

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2 Russian Su-35S fighter jets collide over Kursk Oblast, Russian media reportsThe Kyiv Independent
T2
Two Su-35S fighter jets reportedly collide in Russia's Kursk regionmeduza.io
T2
Two Russian Sukhoi SU-35 Fighter Jets Collide Over Kursk Region, One ...timesnownews.com

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