Tu-22M3 bomber crashes in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast
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Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:08:21 +0300

A Tu22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in Russias Irkutsk Oblast, killing one of the pilots.
Source Latviabased Russian media outlet Meduza, citing Russias Ministry of Defence Russian Telegram channel Mash Details Russias Defence Ministry reported that the aircraft crashed during a scheduled flight.
The fourmember crew ejected, but one pilot died upon landing.
Early reports indicate that a technical malfunction caused the crash.
Telegram channel Mash says that the aircraft went down in the Usolsky district, striking a power line as it fell.
For reference Tu22M3 bombers are involved in Russias war against Ukraine.
They have repeatedly launched Kh22/Kh32 missiles, including strikes on residential buildings and infrastructure facilities, resulting in numerous civilian casualties.
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