Russia's Advanced Su-57 Fighter Jet Explodes at Airfield, Ukraine Says
Summary
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said a Russian Su-57 fighter jet exploded while its engine was starting at Akhtubinsk airfield on October 29. The claim has not been independently confirmed, and Newsweek said it had requested comment from Russia’s Defense Ministry.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s GUR said the incident happened at Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia’s Astrakhan region.
- GUR said the Su-57’s engine was starting when the incident occurred.
- Ukraine’s agency said low-quality jet fuel can cause the aircraft’s engines to explode or suffer catastrophic damage.
- Russia describes the Su-57 as its most advanced stealth fighter and a fifth-generation aircraft.
- Western aviation experts have questioned whether the Su-57 is stealthy enough to qualify as a fifth-generation aircraft.
- Ukraine estimates that each Su-57 costs about $150 million.
- Newsweek said it had contacted Russia’s Defense Ministry for comment.
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