Su-57 crashes in Moscow region; pilot ejects

Multiple reports confirm a Su-57, Russia’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter, crashed in the Moscow region during a training flight, with pilots reportedly ejecting. The incident is described across several outlets with varying specifics, but there is no official confirmation of the exact aircraft type beyond preliminary indications that it was a Su-57. The Su-57’s role as a stealth-capable platform is highlighted, while observers note uncertainties about its stealth performance and limited production. Estimates of the aircraft’s cost are cited, ranging around $100–120 million per jet. The reports place the crash near locations such as Lutino, Zvenigorod, and Odintsovo, underscoring the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the incident and the lack of formal statements from the Russian Defense Ministry.