Russia's Defence Ministry says a Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber crashed during a training flight in an uninhabited area of the Amur region, killing six people, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- A Russian Tu-95 bomber crashed during a training flight.
- The crash occurred in an uninhabited area of the Amur region.
- Six people were killed, according to the Defence Ministry.
- The Tu-95 is described as a nuclear-capable aircraft.
A Russian Tu-95 bomber crashed during a training flight, killing six people, the country’s Defence Ministry said, according to reporting by Al Jazeera.
The aircraft came down in an uninhabited area of the Amur region, the ministry said. The ministry described the aircraft as being on a training flight at the time of the incident.
The Tu-95 is a nuclear-capable bomber, according to Al Jazeera’s reporting.
No further details about the cause of the crash or the identities of those killed were provided in the sources available.
The Defence Ministry’s account, as relayed by Al Jazeera, is currently the primary information available on the incident.
Why it matters
Incidents involving nuclear-capable aircraft are closely watched. The crash took place in an uninhabited area, and no cause has been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the Russian Tu-95 bomber crash?
According to the Defence Ministry, cited by Al Jazeera, the aircraft crashed in an uninhabited area of the Amur region.
How many people died in the crash?
Six people were killed, the Defence Ministry said.
What was the plane doing when it crashed?
The Tu-95 was on a training flight when it crashed, according to the Defence Ministry.
Timeline
- Russian nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
Al Jazeera: Tu-95 plane crashed during training flight in uninhabited area of Amur region, Defence Ministry says.
- Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
Al Jazeera: Tu-95 plane crashed during training flight in uninhabited area of Amur region, Defence Ministry says.