Tu-22M3 bomber crashes in Russia – video

Jun 15, 2026 - 11:13
Tu-22M3 bomber crashes in Russia – video

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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