Russian fighter jets collide mid air over Sea of Japan; crews eject safely
5 years, 11 months ago

Russian fighter jets collide mid air over Sea of Japan; crews eject safely

India TV News  

Two Russian fighter jets collided in midair in the Far East of the country Friday, the Defense Ministry said. One plane crashed after its crew ejected safely, but there is no information on the fate of the other plane or its crew. The Su-34 jets were on training flights when they came into contact about 35 kilometers from the shore in the Sea of Japan, the Russian military said. Several hours later, one pilot was located on an inflatable raft in the sea.

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Japanese jets fire warning flares to make Russian plane leave its airspace after unprecedented violation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japanese jets fire warning flares to make Russian plane leave its airspace after unprecedented violation

The Independent  

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Japan scrambles jets as Russia aircraft circle country
4 months ago

Japan scrambles jets as Russia aircraft circle country

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: Japan scrambled fighter jets after Russian aircraft flew around the archipelago for the first time in five years, Tokyo said Friday. From Thursday morning to afternoon, the Russian Tu-142 aircraft flew from the sea between Japan and South Korea towards the southern Okinawa region, according to a defence ministry statement. The last time Russian military aircraft circled Japan was …

Ukraine says it struck Su-57 fighter jet on ground at Russian air base
7 months ago

Ukraine says it struck Su-57 fighter jet on ground at Russian air base

Al Jazeera  

The Ukrainian military agency said the plane was among ‘a countable few’ of its type in Moscow’s arsenal. Ukrainian forces have struck a latest-generation Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet at an airbase inside Russia, Kyiv’s GUR defence intelligence agency said, sharing satellite pictures which it said confirmed the attack. The Ukrainian military agency said the plane, which is capable of …

Russian jet bomber plunges to earth and explodes 'after being hit by Ukrainian missile' as Kyiv boasts it has destroyed $100million-worth of Putin's warplanes in a day
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Russian jet bomber plunges to earth and explodes 'after being hit by Ukrainian missile' as Kyiv boasts it has destroyed $100million-worth of Putin's warplanes in a day

Daily Mail  

This is the dramatic moment a Russian warplane plunged to the ground in a fireball after 'being hit with a Ukrainian missile.' A Russian jet bomber has crashed to earth and exploded on the ground 'after being hit by a Ukrainian missile' The dramatic moment was caught on video and follows a Kyiv claim yesterday that two Vladimir Putin Su-34 …

Putin’s plane escorted by four Su-35 fighter jets on rare trip out of Russia to Middle East
1 year, 1 month ago

Putin’s plane escorted by four Su-35 fighter jets on rare trip out of Russia to Middle East

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four Sukhoi fighter jets escorted Vladimir Putin‘s presidential plane on Wednesday as he arrived in …

Russian fighter jet worth more than $30 million crashes during training exercise
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian fighter jet worth more than $30 million crashes during training exercise

The Independent  

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Russia says Su-35 fighter jet scrambled over Baltic as 2 US bombers flew towards border
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia says Su-35 fighter jet scrambled over Baltic as 2 US bombers flew towards border

ABC  

Russia's defence ministry has said a Russian Su-35 fighter jet was scrambled over the Baltic Sea after two US strategic bombers flew in the direction of the Russian border, but that it returned to base after they moved away. Key points: Russia says the Su-35 fighter jet took to the air in order to prevent a border violation Ukraine's defence …

Russia says jet scrambled as US B-52 bombers fly over Baltic Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia says jet scrambled as US B-52 bombers fly over Baltic Sea

Al Jazeera  

A Russian Sukhoi Su-35 combat plane was sent to intercept two United States B-52H strategic bombers flying over the Baltic Sea. Russia’s defence ministry has said a Russian Su-35 combat plane was scrambled over the Baltic Sea after two United States strategic bombers flew in the direction of the Russian border, but that the fighter jet returned to base after …

Russian warplane falls on building in Siberia, 2 pilots die
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian warplane falls on building in Siberia, 2 pilots die

The Hindu  

A Russian warplane crashed into a residential building in the Siberian city of Irkutsk Sunday, killing both crewmembers — the second incident in less than a week in which a combat jet has crashed in a residential area. The local branch of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said the Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training flight, sparking a fire. The crash …

Moment surface-to-air missile takes down Russian jet as Putin launches BLITZ on Kharkiv
2 years, 10 months ago

Moment surface-to-air missile takes down Russian jet as Putin launches BLITZ on Kharkiv

Daily Mail  

It comes as Russian forces continued their brutal bombing campaigns of several locations Video has also surfaced of Russian pilots who were captured after bailing out of their aircraft over Ukraine Russia has racked up considerable losses since the invasion began, with the Ukrainian Armed Forces reporting late last night that they have downed a total of 44 Russian planes …

Japanese fighter jet disappears over Sea of Japan
2 years, 11 months ago

Japanese fighter jet disappears over Sea of Japan

India TV News  

Highlights The jet lost radar contact after taking off from Komatsu Airbase in central Japanese prefecture The fighter disappeared on Monday evening when it was conducting training with a crew of two aboard The JASDF said it found some floating objects in the area where the plane went off radar A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F15 fighter jet disappeared during …

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