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Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashes in Amur region

A Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed in the Amur region of the Russian Far East during a training mission on September 29, 2026. The aircraft, which is capable of carrying nuclear weapons, went down near the village of Krasnoyarovo in an uninhabited area.

The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that six crew members died in the accident, while one survivor was hospitalized with injuries. The aircraft was reportedly flying without ammunition or armament at the time of the crash. An Aerospace Forces commission has been dispatched to the site to investigate the cause of the incident.

Local reports and social media observations suggest the crash may have been caused by a sudden mechanical failure, with some sources claiming three engines failed simultaneously shortly after takeoff. The flight originated from the Ukrainka Air Group base. This incident occurs amid ongoing scrutiny of Russia's strategic bomber fleet, which has faced various losses and maintenance challenges during the conflict in Ukraine.

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Aerospace Forces · Amur Oblast · Amur region · Krasnoyarovo · Oryx · Russian Aerospace Forces · Russian Ministry of Defence · Russian Ministry of Defense · TASS · Tupolev Tu-95 · Tupolev Tu-95MS · Ukrainka Air Base

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