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Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise

Al Jazeera Monday 15 June 2026, 19:41 UTC 1 min read
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Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Siberia’s Irkutsk region during a training flight, but all four crew members had managed to safely eject. The Soviet-era supersonic bomber has been used by Russia in combat operations in Syria and Ukraine. Published On 15 Jun 2026

Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Siberia’s Irkutsk region during a training flight, but all four crew members had managed to safely eject. The Soviet-era supersonic bomber has been used by Russia in combat operations in Syria and Ukraine. Published On 15 Jun 2026
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