2023 Bryansk Oblast military aircraft crashes
On the morning of 13 May 2023, an air group of four aircraft of the Russian Air Force crashed almost simultaneously in the Bryansk Oblast of Russia: two Mi-8 helicopters, a Su-34 fighter-bomber and a Su-35 fighter. According to Baza, nine people were killed: three crew members each in two Mi-8s, two Su-34 pilots and a Su-35 pilot.
| Occurrence | |
|---|---|
| Date | 13 May 2023 |
| Summary | Shot down |
| Site | Bryansk Oblast, Russia, near the border with Ukraine |
| Total fatalities | 9 |
The incident occurred on the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to Kommersant, the group was heading to bomb Chernihiv Oblast in Ukraine.
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