https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-advanced-su-57-fighter-jet-explodes-at-airfield-ukraine-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-advanced-su-57-fighter-jet-explodes-at-airfield-ukraine-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-advanced-su-57-fighter-jet-explodes-at-airfield-ukraine-says#u177305Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:42:01 +0000Ukraine's military intelligence agency confirms that an advanced Russian Su-57 fighter jet exploded at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia. According to the intelligence agency, the aircraft was destroyed during an engine startup failure. The stealth jet, valued at $150 million, blew up miles from combat before it could even take off. Moscow has previously deployed the Su-57 for long-range strikes against Ukraine, though analysts have characterized its combat performance as lackluster. The incident marks another setback for Russian military aviation resources.Why it mattersThe Su-57 is cons