A Russian Su-57 was damaged by an engine fire at Akhtubinsk airfield on 29 October.

Open Claimed by Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) on 2 November 2026.

Next check: 9 November 2026.

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Ukraine's defence intelligence agency HUR said a Russian Su-57 was damaged by an engine fire at Akhtubinsk airfield on 29 October, possibly because of poor fuel quality, the Kyiv Independent reported.

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1. Origin of the claim Kyiv Independent Media · Unaffiliated origin: HUR statement, 2 Nov · published 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC

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