A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region, in eastern Siberia, Russia, causing great reactions and interest in public opinion and military circles.
The news was confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense, which initially did not provide many details about the circumstances of the incident.
In the first hours after the crash, there was uncertainty about the fate of the crew, but military authorities later announced that all crew members had successfully ejected before the plane hit the ground and had survived.
According to the official statement, the accident did not cause material damage to residential areas or surrounding infrastructure. The ministry also stressed that the bomber was not carrying weapons or ammunition at the time of the crash, reducing the risk of more serious consequences.
The Tu-22M3 is one of the most popular strategic aircraft of the Russian Air Force. This long-range bomber is designed to carry out attacks on land and sea targets and has been part of various Russian military operations over the past decades.
The aircraft is capable of carrying long-range missiles and is considered an important element of Moscow’s strategic capabilities. /Telegraph/