Su-30 fighter jet crashes into cemetery near Kaliningrad; pilots eject
The jet went down around 12:53 between the villages Timofeevka and Zelyony Bor during a training flight; both crew were injured but are stable.
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed into a cemetery near Kaliningrad on 21 October 2026 during a training flight. The accident occurred at about 12:53 local time, between the villages Timofeevka and Zelyony Bor.
Both pilots managed to eject before the jet impacted the ground; they sustained injuries and were taken to a military hospital for treatment. Officials said the wounds are not life‑threatening.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the aircraft went down during a training mission and stated the jet was not carrying any ammunition. The ministry also said the plane fell in an uninhabited area.
Regional context
At this time the cause of the crash is unknown. Authorities have not released further technical details about the aircraft or the circumstances that led to the accident.
The Kaliningrad region is a Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea separated from the rest of Russia and bordered by Poland and Lithuania, both NATO members. The enclave hosts the Russian Baltic Fleet and several military air bases.
Local emergency services responded to the site; military officials will provide updates as investigations proceed.
Photo: press material from the event
