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Two Pilots From Russia’s Elite “Russian Knights” Aerobatic Team Killed in Fighter Jet Crash
Two Russian Knights pilots killed in a training jet crash. Were these deaths linked to the loss of two Su-30SMs earlier this week? Details emerge.
Two pilots from Russia’s elite Russian Knights aerobatic team have died in a training jet crash, according to the latest reporting.
The incident involves a military training aircraft, with initial information describing fatalities among the two pilots onboard. No additional details about the aircraft type beyond the broader reference to a training jet are provided in the material.
The report highlights a potential connection being explored by early sources, noting previously reported losses of two Su-30SM fighters earlier in the week. However, the current material does not establish a direct link or provide corroborating evidence.
The source material does not specify the exact location, date, or time of the crash, nor does it include information on the aftermath, investigation status, or official statements.
While the report raises a question about whether the pilots’ deaths are related to earlier Su-30SM losses, the supplied material does not confirm any cause, injuries, aircraft details, or outcomes. Further official updates are not included in the provided material.