A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight while approaching for landing in Irkutsk Oblast. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the aircraft was not carrying ammunition and no ground damage occurred.
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A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed while approaching for landing during a training flight in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast on June 15, 2026.
The Russian Defense Ministry stated the aircraft was not carrying ammunition and there was no ground damage.
A commission from the Russian Aerospace Forces' high command is investigating the crash site.
The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the circumstances of the crash.
A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in the Irkutsk region while approaching landing after a routine training flight.
The pilots managed to eject and no damage occurred to civilian infrastructure.
The aircraft was not carrying any weapons at the time of the crash.
A commission from Russia's Aerospace Forces has been dispatched to investigate the incident.
Monitoring group ASTRA reported that the aircraft may have taken off from Belaya air base.
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