Russian Strategic Bomber Crash in Siberia Due to Technical Malfunction

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in the Irkutsk region of Siberia due to a technical malfunction, as reported by Izvestia newspaper. The Defence Ministry confirmed the incident and stated that the crew managed to eject safely.

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region of Siberia, the Defence Ministry disclosed on Thursday. The incident, reported by Izvestia newspaper, was attributed to a technical malfunction.

According to the Defence Ministry, the crew on board the aircraft managed to eject in time and are reported to be safe.

Further investigations are likely to be conducted to determine the exact cause of the malfunction that led to the crash.

(With inputs from agencies.)