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Tu-22M3 Bomber Crash in Irkutsk Claims One Pilot

4/2/2025

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A tragic incident unfolded in Irkutsk Oblast on April 2, when a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a routine flight, claiming the life of one pilot. The aircraft suffered a technical malfunction, hitting a power line and leaving nearby villages in darkness. Fortunately, four crew members managed to eject safely, with no civilian injuries reported.

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A tragic incident unfolded in Irkutsk Oblast on April 2, when a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a routine flight, claiming the life of one pilot. The aircraft suffered a technical malfunction, hitting a power line and leaving nearby villages in darkness. Fortunately, four crew members managed to eject safely, with no civilian injuries reported.