Tu-95 long-range bomber crashes in Russia’s far eastern Amur Region, killing six crew members
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that a Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed in the Amur Region during a training flight earlier today. “The plane crashed in a remote area. According to preliminary data, six crew members were killed, and one was injured and evacuated to a medical facility,” the ministry said. The Telegram channel Mash, widely believed to be tied to Russia’s security services, was…
A Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Russia's Amur Region, resulting in the deaths of six crew members. Preliminary reports stated that the aircraft was carrying four crew members and three passengers, although the sole survivor was later reported to have sustained moderate injuries. The crash occurred near the village of Krasnoyarovo, with authorities emphasizing the crew's efforts to steer the plane away from residential areas.
The government of the Amur Region stated that the crew worked diligently to avoid causing further casualties. Kremlin-aligned media suggested that a criminal case had been opened under Article 351 of Russia's Criminal Code, which pertains to violations of flight or flight-preparation rules.
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