Russian Su-35S Fighter Jets Collide During Operations Over Kursk Region
Two Russian Aerospace Forces Su-35S multirole fighter aircraft collided in mid-air during active operations over the Kursk region, resulting in the death of at least one Russian pilot. The collision, reported by Russian military aerospace monitoring channels, underscores sustained operational friction and heightened air activity along the border combat zone as Russian forces attempt to counter Ukrainian border incursions and long-range drone corridors.
Date: September 7, 2026
Location: Kursk Oblast, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 1
Source: The Defence Blog