Two Russian fighter jets collided in midair, leading to the death of one pilot, while another managed to eject safely. The incident occurred in the Kursk region, involving two Sukhoi Su-35S fighter jets. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation, as reported on the Telegram channel Fighterbomber, which monitors aviation updates related to the Ukraine conflict.
A subsequent post on the same channel shared an image depicting the remains of an aircraft engulfed in smoke at an undisclosed location. These images quickly gained traction on social media platforms.
Another Telegram channel, Voevoda Veshaet, confirmed that one pilot survived, while the other lost their life in the crash. Newsweek has sought comments from the Russian defense ministry regarding the incident.
This event is ongoing, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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