Two Su-35S fighters collide over Kursk, one pilot killed

Two Russian Su-35S fighters collided in the Kursk region, according to Z-channel Fighterbomber.

Consensus

Two Russian Su-35S fighter jets crashed in the sky over Kursk Oblast
The incident occurred on September 7
One pilot died
The second pilot survived after ejection and sustained injuries
The cause of the collision is under investigation
No official statement has been issued by the Russian Ministry of Defense
Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for the incident

Points of divergence

The channel 'Voeyoda Veshchayet' indirectly blamed Ukraine for the incident, stating that Ukrainians 'will answer for this,' though no evidence was provided — tg_theinsider
The channel 'Voeyoda Veshchayет' indirectly blamed Ukraine for the incident, saying Ukrainians 'will answer for this,' with no evidence provided — tg_moscowtimes_ru
The channel 'Pepel' reported that the surviving pilot was injured after ejection — tg_echoonline_news

Coverage (8 sources)

Two Su-35S fighters collided in the sky over Kursk region, one pilot died — The Insider
Two Su-35S fighters collided in Kursk region. One pilot died — The Moscow Times
In Kursk region two Su-35S fighters collided "Causes are being determined", - writes Z-channel Fighterbomber. Official... — Дождь (Telegram)
Two fighters collided in Kursk region — Fighterbomber — ЭХО / Новости
Two Su-35S fighters collided in Kursk region — Дождь (Telegram)
Fighterbomber: Two Russian Su-35S fighters collided in Kursk region — Вечерняя Москва
Two Russian Su-35S fighters collided in Kursk region, Z-channel claims — ASTRA
Fighterbomber: Two Su-35S fighters collided in Kursk region — Вечерняя Москва

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