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Sukhoi Su-30 Crash in Crimea: Pilots Rescued, No Fatalities

4/4/2026

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A Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training flight in annexed Crimea, according to Interfax.
The pilot and weapons systems officer ejected safely and were rescued with no threat to life.
The Defense Ministry did not provide details on the crash's cause, marking the second Crimea crash this week.
Earlier this week, an Antonov An-26 transport plane crashed near Sevastopol, killing 30 people including Lieutenant General Alexander Otroshchenko.

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A Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training flight in annexed Crimea, according to Interfax.
The pilot and weapons systems officer ejected safely and were rescued with no threat to life.
The Defense Ministry did not provide details on the crash's cause, marking the second Crimea crash this week.
Earlier this week, an Antonov An-26 transport plane crashed near Sevastopol, killing 30 people including Lieutenant General Alexander Otroshchenko.