14 Aug 2025, 19:19
Loss of the Russian Su-30SM fighter near Zmiinyi Island
- The Russian Su-30SM fighter likely crashed near Zmiinyi Island.
- The search for the pilots is ongoing, but they have not yet been found.
- Debris from the aircraft has been detected on the surface of the sea.
This is reported by Interfax Ukraine, Ukrayinska Pravda.
On August 14, 2025, the Ukrainian naval forces received information about the loss of contact with the Russian Su-30SM fighter, which was conducting a mission in the southern area near Zmiinyi Island.
According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the aircraft likely crashed for unknown reasons. The Russian military is currently conducting an operation to search and rescue.
It is known that debris from the aircraft was detected on the surface of the sea, but the pilots have not yet been located.
Tags: Russia/Aviation