The Cause Of The Explosion Involving The Latest Russian Su-57 At The Airfield Has Been Identified

• 2.11.2026, 13:02

The cost of such an aircraft is about $150 million.

On October 29, at the Russian military airfield in Akhtubinsk, an explosion occurred during engine start-up the latest Su-57 multi-role fighter. The estimated cost of such an aircraft is about $150 million.

This was reported by reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate, which attributed the incident to the consequences of “Ukraine’s far-reaching sanctions.”

It is noted that the Su-57 is equipped with an AL-41F1 dual-circuit turbojet engine, also known as “Product 117.” One possible cause of the explosion or critical damage to the engine could be the use of substandard fuel, intelligence officials note.

Earlier, the Main Intelligence Directorate reported that domestic production of aviation kerosene is declining due to Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. As a result, Russia is becoming increasingly dependent on aviation fuel imports.