Russian Tu-95 Nuclear-Capable Bomber Crashes, Killing Six
The Russian Defence Ministry says the Tu-95 aircraft crashed during a training flight in an uninhabited area of the Amur region.
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A Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber has crashed, killing six people on board, Russia's Defence Ministry has said.
According to the ministry, the aircraft crashed during a training flight in an uninhabited area of the Amur region, located in Russia's Far East near the border with China.
The Tu-95 is a long-range strategic bomber that has formed part of Russia's nuclear triad for decades, and it has also been used in recent years to launch conventional strikes, including during the war in Ukraine.
The Defence Ministry has not provided further details on the cause of the crash. An investigation into the incident is expected, consistent with standard procedure following military aviation accidents.
The crash adds to a number of aviation incidents involving Russian military aircraft in recent years, though details on the frequency and causes of such incidents are not always fully disclosed by Russian authorities.
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- Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people — Al Jazeera — All
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