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Russian Tu-22M Bomber Crashes in Irkutsk Region

Aug 15, 2024 18:23

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Authors: Maryna Kulakova
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The crashing of the Tu-22M bomber. (Source: Russian Telegram channels)

On Thursday, August 15, a Tu-22M bomber crashed in the Cheremkhovsky district of Irkutsk region, Russia.

⚡️ A Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has reportedly crashed in the Irkutsk region of Russia.

Video of the crash has surfaced. pic.twitter.com/BBKqHNT9CG
— UNITED24 Media (@United24media) August 15, 2024

This was reported by Russian propaganda outlet TASS, citing Russian Ministry of Defense.

One of the four pilots has died, according to Russian publication RBC, citing the governor of the Irkutsk region, Igor Kobzev. According to the official, the other three pilots sustained injuries of varying severity and have been hospitalized.

The accident is believed to have occurred due to a technical malfunction.