Russian Su-30 Fighter Crashes in Tver Region

According to preliminary reports from the Russian Defence Ministry, the incident occurred during a training mission.

A Su-30 warplane crashed in Tver Region, the Russian military said in a statement. The plane crashed in a forest, while the crew managed to eject themselves.

According to the Defence Ministry, the pilots have already contacted the military, and evacuated to their base, so their lives are not endangered.

A Sukhoi Su-30SM Flanker-C fighter during the Aviadarts 2018 international competition in the Krasnodar Territory. Image taken through glass

At the moment, there have been no reports specifying the causes of the incident. The Western Military District sent a commission to the site of the incident to conduct an investigation.

The Sukhoi Su-30 (NATO reporting name Flanker-C) is a twin-engine, two-seat supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed by Russia’s Sukhoi Aviation Corporation.

Its most recent version, known as Su-30SM, was first received by the Russian forces in 2012 and has participated in the Syrian campaign. Different models of the Su-30 were purchased over the decades by China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Armenia, Belarus, and other countries.

Sourse: sputniknews.com