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Backfire

Coverage of Backfire in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 15 · 15:36 UTCMost recent: Jun 15 · 15:36 UTC
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Russian Defence Ministryorganization1Tu-22M3topic1Kinzhaltopic1Siberia's Irkutsk regionplace1Syriaplace1Ukraineplace1
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  • SECURITYJun 15 · 15:36 UTCAL-MONITOR
    Russian strategic bomber plane crashes in Siberia on training exercise

    A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Siberia's Irkutsk region during a training flight. The crew safely ejected, and the aircraft, capable of carrying hypersonic 'Kinzhal' missiles, has been used in combat missions in Syria and Ukraine.