Tu-22M3 bomber crashes in Russia – video
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15 June, 16:33
A Tu-22M3. Stock photo: Russian Defence Ministry
A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast.
Source: Russian Telegram channels; Russian Ministry of Defence
Details: The Russian Defence Ministry claimed that the aircraft crashed while coming in to land "during a training flight in Irkutsk Oblast". The crew allegedly ejected.
Quote from the Defence Ministry: "The aircraft was flying without ammunition."
Background: On 22 April 2024, a Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber crashed in Russia's Stavropol Krai. The Russians have been using aircraft of this type to land strikes on Ukraine.
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