Event Brief
Russian Tu-22M3 crashes during landing in Irkutsk region
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Summary: Russia’s Tu-22M3 bomber crashed during an approach to land in the Irkutsk region; crew ejected safely.
WHO: Russian Ministry of Defense
WHAT: A Russian Air Force Tu-22M3 bomber crashed while making an approach to land during a routine training flight.
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM ET
WHERE: Irkutsk region, southeastern Siberia
WHY: The cause of the crash has not been reported.
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