Tu-95 strategic bomber crashes in Russia's Amur region

On September 29, 2026, a Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a scheduled training flight in the Amur region of the Russian Far East. The aircraft went down in an isolated, uninhabited area shortly after taking off from a nearby military base, triggering a significant explosion and fire upon impact.

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that six crew members were killed in the crash. A seventh crew member survived the incident with serious injuries and was transported to a military medical facility for emergency treatment. Footage circulating on local networks reportedly captured the moment of the crash and the subsequent blaze.

While the exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, initial reports from Russian media outlets suggest the possibility of an engine failure. The authorities have provided limited information as the site of the crash remains under evaluation by military personnel.