Russian military plane crashes in Stavropol region
Russian military plane crashes in Stavropol region
- Record_IDVB5491
- Title:Russian military plane crashes in Stavropol region
- Tags:russian, ukraine, conflict, bomber, crash, stavropol, tension, ministry, defense, technical, malfunction, ukrainian, air, force, strike, pilot, casualties, geopolitics, escalation, ammunition
- Category:News
- Filming Location:Stavropol Territory
- Country:Russian Federation
- Description:On April 19, 2024, amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a Tu-22M3 long-range bomber crashed in the Stavropol Territory, Russia. The Russian Ministry of Defense attributed the incident to a technical malfunction, stating that the aircraft was returning to its airfield after completing a combat mission, with no ammunition on board. While three crew members were evacuated, one reportedly succumbed to injuries, and the search for another pilot is ongoing.
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