Training Flight Ends In Crash Near Balkhash City
A Kazakhstan Air Force Sukhoi SU-30SM fighter jet crashed during a training flight in the Karaganda Region near the city of Balkhash on February 25, 2026. The crew ejected in time and survived with no life-threatening injuries. The Ministry of Defense has formed a commission to investigate the incident, but the cause of the crash has not been disclosed. The SU-30SM is a key platform for Kazakhstan’s air force, and this incident follows previous accidents in the region. The crash was reported by AeroTime.