Reports say a Russian Su-57 stealth fighter exploded at an airfield before takeoff

Several outlets report a Su-57 exploded at Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia. Kyiv Post says Ukraine's HUR confirmed it, while Mezha.net asks whether Ukrainian strikes played a role; the cause is not established in these items.

Timeline

1. 2 Nov, 13:40 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 2 Nov, 13:40 UTCPicked up on News
3. 2 Nov, 13:40 UTCUkraine's HUR confirms Su-57 explosion
4. 2 Nov, 13:40 UTCUNITED24 Media covers the explosion

Top sources

• russian su 57 fighter destructionGoogle Trends
• Su-57 destroyed in engine fire at Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia, HUR confirmsThe Kyiv Independent
• Su-57 exploded in Russia – did Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” play a role?Mezha.net
• Ukraine’s HUR Confirms Russian Su-57 Explosion at Akhtubinsk AirfieldKyiv Post