Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashes in Russia – video
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 18:01
A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in Irkutsk Oblast of Russia.
Source: Russian news agency RIA Novosti with reference to the Russian Defence Ministry
Details: Russia’s Ministry of Defence said that a Tu-22M3 crashed in Irkutsk Oblast during a scheduled flight.
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The ministry reported that the crew ejected, the plane crashed in a deserted area, and there was no damage on the ground.
The cause of the crash is said to be a technical malfunction.
Russian Telegram channels also posted photos and videos of the bomber’s crash.
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Background: In August 2023, Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, reported that Russia had less than 30 Tu-22 bombers left.
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