Russian Bomber Crashes in Siberia: One Dead, Three Injured

A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed in the Irkutsk region of Siberia due to a technical malfunction. One crew member died while the other three were hospitalized with injuries. The incident was confirmed by the regional governor, Igor Kobzev, citing information from the Defence Ministry.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-08-2024 07:00 IST | Created: 16-08-2024 07:00 IST
Russian Bomber Crashes in Siberia: One Dead, Three Injured

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in the Irkutsk region of Siberia due to a technical malfunction, resulting in one fatality, as reported by regional governor Igor Kobzev on Thursday. The information was confirmed by the Defence Ministry.

The bomber's crew managed to eject from the aircraft, Kobzev stated via the Telegram messaging app. However, one crew member succumbed to injuries, and the remaining three have been hospitalized and are receiving medical treatment.

This incident underscores the risks associated with military aviation and the importance of addressing technical malfunctions to prevent future tragedies.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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