Russian nuclear-capable bomber crashes in Far East

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 17:06 · Archive

A Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber has crashed in the Far East, killing at least six crew members.

A Russian Tu-95MS nuclear-capable strategic bomber crashed near Krasnoyarovo in the Far East shortly after taking off from Ukrainka air base, killing at least six crew members. Initial reports indicated there were two survivors who were rushed to hospital. The crash occurred at an airfield Russia has been using to shelter bombers following damage to other strategic aircraft.

How it is being reported

• Russian nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six peopleAl Jazeera · 29 Sept, 17:03
• Russian nuclear-capable Tu-95 crashes in Far East, killing six crew membersEuronews · 29 Sept, 17:03
• Nuclear-capable Russian warplane crashes in ball of fire with at least six deadThe Mirror · 29 Sept, 14:30
• Russian nuclear-capable bomber crashes in fireball killing at least six crewDaily Mail · 29 Sept, 14:28

In this story: Russia · Far East · Krasnoyarovo · Ukrainka

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