Russian Su-27UB Burned at Training Airbase Overnight, Ukrainian Intelligence Says

A Russian Su-27UB combat trainer aircraft was destroyed in a fire at the Armavir military airfield in Krasnodar Krai overnight on July 25–26, according to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR).

In a statement published via its official Telegram channel, HUR confirmed the incident, stating that the aircraft belonged to the Russian Armed Forces and was stationed at a base primarily used for training cadets from the Krasnodar Higher Military Aviation School.

Local reports cited by Ukrainian intelligence noted a temporary communication blackout in areas surrounding the airfield. No further details about the cause of the fire or possible casualties were disclosed.

The Su-27UB is a two-seat variant of the Su-27, a Soviet-designed, fourth-generation, all-weather, supersonic air superiority fighter.

While originally developed for air dominance missions, the Su-27 can also be equipped for ground-attack roles, including delivery of tactical nuclear munitions.

The platform serves as the basis for several aircraft types currently in service with the Russian Air Force and other countries, including the Su-30, Su-33, Su-34, and Su-35.

According to open-source data, Su-27-series aircraft are among the most numerous combat aircraft in the Russian fleet and ranked third globally in terms of quantity as of 2019.

Earlier, on June 7, Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet over the Kursk region in what was described as a successful operation along the Kursk axis. The Su-35 is one of Russia’s most advanced and expensive non-stealth aircraft, with an estimated cost of up to $100 million.

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