Warplane Crashes During Training Flight in Moscow Region

July 23, 2026 The wreckage of a Russian warplane after it crashed in the Moscow region on July 23, 2026. @ENews112 / Telegram A Russian warplane crashed during a routine training mission in the Moscow region on Thursday, the state news agency TASS reported, citing the Defense Ministry. The pilot ejected safely from the unarmed aircraft, according to military officials. No injuries or ground damage were reported. The Defense Ministry did not identify the type of aircraft. However, an anonymous source familiar with the incident told the newspaper Kommersant that the plane was a fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter jet. Kommersant reported that investigators launched a criminal probe into potential violations of flight safety rules. The Su-57, manufactured by Sukhoi, is Russia’s flagship stealth fighter designed to replace Soviet-era aircraft such as the Su-27 and MiG-29. Entering service with Russia’s Aerospace Forces in December 2020, Sukhoi planned to deliver 67 of the fifth-generation jets by 2028. Each aircraft is estimated to cost roughly 2.2 billion rubles ($28 million). Read more about: Aircrash , Moscow region , Defense Ministry Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Crashes During Training Flight in Irkutsk Region Russia’s Defense Ministry said the crew ejected from the aircraft and were alive and well. 1 Min read Plane Crashes Near Moscow, Killing 2 Pilots The small propeller-powered plane crashed during a training flight at an airfield in the Moscow region, authorities said. 1 Min read Russian Military Boosts Call-Ups for Annual Reservist Training Exercises Military commissariats in the Moscow region have sent a flurry of demands to companies to provide lists of employees eligible for reserve duty. 4 Min read Russia Recovers Black Boxes of Downed Military Plane A Russian Defense Ministry lab is reportedly expected to receive the flight recorder for decoding on Friday. 1 Min read