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Russian Su‑30 Crashes in Karelia During Training, Killing Two Pilots

Officials report the unarmed jet crashed in a deserted forest area with no civilian casualties.

Overview

  • Russia’s Defence Ministry confirmed the Su‑30 went down on November 13 during a training flight, killing both crew members.
  • Authorities said the aircraft crashed around 7 p.m. Moscow time in the Prionezhsky District of the Republic of Karelia.
  • Governor Artur Parfenchikov reported that emergency services were dispatched to the remote site to secure the area.
  • The ministry said the flight carried no ammunition and the crash caused no damage on the ground.
  • The incident occurred in northwestern Russia near the Finland border and comes after other recent non‑combat military aviation losses.