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Air Force Events ·Apr 19, 2024 ·🇷🇺 Russia

Russian Air Force Tu-22M Crash

Event Report

Russian Air Force
DateApril 19, 2024
Country🇷🇺 Russia
ForceRussian Air Force
ConflictRussia-Ukraine War
Location Stavropol Krai, Russia
Aircraft Tu-22M (Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire)
Event type Crash
Change -1 active
Description

Crashed near Stavropol due to an engine fire; one of four crew members died after ejection.

Sources
Side Profile
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire Bomber profile drawing
Profile of Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire