A Russian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed into a pole at Yerevan’s Erebuni airfield in Armenia on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The incident occurred during a routine training exercise, and the aircraft became lodged in a fence following the collision.
No injuries were reported among the personnel present at the airfield, and the incident did not result in any major damage to surrounding structures. Eyewitnesses described a loud bang as the jet struck the pole, with emergency crews quickly responding to the scene to assess the situation.
The MiG-29, a multi-role fighter aircraft, has been a staple of the Russian military since the 1980s. This particular incident marks a rare occurrence of an aircraft mishap in Armenia, where Russian military presence has been significant in recent years, particularly following the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The Armenian authorities and Russian military officials are investigating the crash to determine the cause. As previously reported, similar situations involving military aircraft have raised concerns about aviation safety in the region. This incident may prompt discussions about maintenance protocols and training procedures for military personnel operating in Armenia.
