A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region of Siberia, Russian state media reported on August 15, citing the Defense Ministry. The aircraft reportedly crashed during a scheduled flight, and according to a preliminary investigation the crash was caused by a technical malfunction. There are no reports of casualties. The bomber crashed in an uninhabited area and the crew managed to eject, Russian media reported. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber Crashes In Siberia
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