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Russian strategic bomber plane crashes in Siberia on training exercise

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Siberia’s Irkutsk region during a training flight on Monday. All four crew members ejected safely before impact. The incident highlights ongoing operational risks for Russia’s aging bomber fleet. No casualties or ground damage have been reported.

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New video evidence and OSINT confirmation of the crash location near Svirsk in the Irkutsk region have been added.

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  1. Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes in Siberia during training; crew ejects safely

    A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Siberia’s Irkutsk region during a training flight on Monday. All four crew members ejected safely before impact. The incident highlights ongoing operational risks for Russia’s aging bomber fleet. No casualties or ground damage have been reported.

    What's confirmed:

    • A Russian Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia’s Irkutsk region on June 15, 2026.
    • All four crew members ejected safely before the aircraft went down.
    • The Tu-22M3, also known by NATO as the 'Backfire,' is a Soviet-era bomber used by Russia in combat missions in Syria and Ukraine.
    • The crash occurred near Svirsk in the Irkutsk region, as confirmed by OSINT analysts and Russian Defense Ministry sources.
    • The aircraft is capable of carrying hypersonic 'Kinzhal' missiles.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The crash adds to concerns about the reliability of Russia’s aging strategic bomber fleet, though no official statement has confirmed broader fleet-wide issues.
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