Two Russian Su-35S aircraft collided in the skies above the Kursk region

On 7 September, two Russian Su-35S multi-role fighters collided in the skies above the Kursk region of Russia. The incident was reported by the specialist Telegram channel Fighterbomber, which stated that the aircraft collided whilst in flight. The causes of the accident are being investigated; if the total loss of both aircraft is confirmed, this will mean the loss of two fighter jets in a single incident. Information about the crews remains contradictory Russian and Ukrainian sources report that one of the pilots may have been killed. It is also reported that the second pilot may have ejected and sustained injuries. There has been no official confirmation of these reports. Similarly, there is no definitive information on the condition of the aircraft. The total loss of both aircraft can currently only be regarded as a preliminary consequence of the incident, which requires confirmation. There are as yet no official explanations as to the causes of the accident Fighterbomber noted that the circumstances of the collision are being investigated. At the time the first reports emerged, the Russian Ministry of Defence had not issued any statement regarding the accident. At the same time, no verified technical details have been made publicly available that would allow the cause of the incident to be determined. Su-35S It is a mass-produced multi-role «4++» generation fighter. According to the Russian manufacturer's description, it is used to gain air superiority, intercept aerial targets and provide cover for air groups. The Russian Federation continues to produce these aircraft for the Aerospace Forces: regarding the latest deliveries OAK reported in May 2026, without disclosing the number of vehicles in the consignment. Further reports may shed light on the causes of the collision, the condition of the pilots and the fate of the fighter jets.