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Air Force Events ·Oct 17, 2025 ·🇷🇺 Russia

Russian Air Force Su-27/30 Destroyed

Event Report

Russian Air Force
DateOct. 17, 2025
Country🇷🇺 Russia
ForceRussian Air Force
ConflictRussia-Ukraine War
Location Crimea
Aircraft Su-27/30 (Su-30 Flanker-C)
Event type Destroyed
Change -1 active
Description

Su-30SM crashed in Crimea amid a Ukrainian UAV drone attack. Two crew ejected and recovered.

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Su-30 Flanker-C specifications Russia Air Force Russia-Ukraine War
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