Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Russian Su-30 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Finland Border During Training
A Russian fighter jet, called a Su-30, crashed while practicing flying near the border with Finland.
Sadly, the two pilots on board did not survive.
The plane was not carrying any real bombs or bullets when it crashed in an empty area.
This is not the only time a Russian military jet has crashed this year.
Some people think that the pilots might be less experienced or not getting enough practice time because they are busy with fighting in Ukraine.
Others say that sometimes planes have mechanical problems or make mistakes with their navigation.
The Russian government says it was just a training accident.
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed in the Karelia region near the Finland border during a training flight on November 13.
Two pilots on board the aircraft were killed in the crash.
The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed the flight was a scheduled training exercise without ammunition and occurred in an uninhabited area.
This incident is part of a reported growing trend of non-combat aviation losses in the Russian Air Force.
Experts speculate that declining safety standards, inexperienced pilots, and increased combat demand may be contributing factors.
- Who
- Two pilots of the Russian 159th Fighter Aviation Regiment
- What
- A Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training flight.
- When
- November 13 (Thursday), around 7:00 p.m. Moscow time
- Where
- Karelia region, an uninhabited area near the Russia-Finland border
- Why
- The Russian Ministry of Defence stated it was a scheduled training flight without ammunition. Experts suggest a decline in safety standards.
Expert Analysis
Official Statements
Cause of Crashes
Expert Analysis
Experts suggest a decline in safety standards due to inexperienced pilots, lack of training, and the demands of the conflict with Ukraine.
Official Statements
The Russian Ministry of Defence stated the Su-30 crashed during a scheduled training flight without ammunition, and attributed other incidents to navigational failure or mechanical issues.
- Aircraft Type
- Su-30 fighter jet
- Date of Crash
- November 13 (Thursday)
- Location
- Karelia region, near the Russia-Finland border
- Crew Status
- Killed (2 pilots)
- Flight Details
- Scheduled training flight, without ammunition
- Regiment
- 159th Fighter Aviation Regiment