Fatal plane crash: Russian bombers crashed over Siberia!

Fatal plane crash: Russian bombers crashed over Siberia!

Belaja, Irkutsk, Russland - A tragic incident in the Russian Air Force occurred on April 2, 2025, when a Tupolew Tu-22m3, a medium-range bomber, crashed during a practice flight in Siberia. According to the Report by OE24 had fallen over the uninhabited area in the Irkutsk region and went into flaming in the impact on. The incident led to the loss of a pilot, while the other three crew members saved with parachutes, but were injured and are currently being treated in hospitals.

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the machine crashed during a routine flight near the Air Force Belaja, about 100 kilometers north of Irkutsk. The circumstances of the misfortune indicate a technical failure of the four-seater overhaul bomber, which is also known as NATO code "Backfire". This information was also adopted by Rundschau Online

consequences of the crash

The crash cut a power line, which led to more than 200 houses without electricity. Governor Igor Kobzev informed that the cause of the incident would continue to be examined and emphasized the urgency of the situation.

The Tupolew TU-22M3, which was originally designed as a long-haul bomber, has been produced in various variants until 1993 since the late 1960s. Today it is mainly used as a carrier of marching air bodies and for attack operations, including in the Ukraine conflict. The Russian air forces, which are active in the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, have a fleet of around 3,863 aircraft. As on Wikipedia отмечается , these forces have undergone comprehensive modernization to improve their combat skills.

The loss of the TU-22M3 represents another setback for the Russian Air Force, which has already been confronted with high losses and other technical problems in recent months and years. The reports on the crash not only illustrate the risks associated with military operations, but also the challenges within the Russian armed forces.