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Russia confirms Tu-22M bomber crash in Irkutsk region: pilots ejected

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The Russian Federation has officially confirmed the crash of a Tu-22M bomber in the Irkutsk region. According to the official version, the incident was caused by a technical malfunction, and  all crew members survived. This was reported by UNN with reference to the statement of the Governor of the Irkutsk region Igor Kobzev.

Details

Indeed, at 22:18, the following information (about the plane crash - ed.) was received by the regional branch of the Center for Disaster Medicine. According to the Ministry of Defense, the plane was a military aircraft, a TU-22M3. It was performing a scheduled flight. The crew took the plane away from residential buildings. 4 pilots ejected. All of them have been found and are receiving medical care. There is no threat to life and health

- the Russian governor summarized. 

According to him, the relevant services have arrived at the scene, so the exact information will be available later. 

Kobzev added that the plane crashed in a deserted area, and there was no damage to the ground. He also emphasized that according to preliminary information, the cause was a technical malfunction.

Recall

Earlier , UNN reported that the Russian media had spread the news about the downing of a Tu-22M bomber in the Irkutsk region. Locals have already published footage of the crash and the fire at the scene.

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