Russian nuclear-capable bomber plane crashes, killing six people
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 29, 2026Country: Russia
Crime & Law

A Russian military aircraft, a Tupolev Tu-95, crashed in the Amur region near China during a training flight. The incident resulted in at least six crew members killed and one hospitalized, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defense. The plane was flying without ammunition, and a military commission has been dispatched to investigate the crash site. The Tu-95, a Soviet-era bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons, remains in active service with the Russian military.
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