A Russian Strategic Bomber Crashes, Crew Rescued
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency Moscow, June 15 - According to Russian media reports on the 15th, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during flight training in the Irkutsk region of Russia, and the crew on board was rescued.
Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
1 aircraft
Activity
A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a flight training exercise
Location
Irkutsk
Unit
Russian Armed Forces
Time
June 15
Equipment
Tu-22M3 strategic bomber
Summary
A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a flight training exercise in the Irkutsk region of Russia on June 15. The crew members on board were successfully rescued.
Key Facts
- A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a flight training exercise.
- The incident occurred in the Irkutsk region of Russia.
- Crew members on board were rescued.