Air Force Events for Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Overview
This page lists all recorded air force inventory updates involving the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire. View all air force events.
Air Force inventory updates for Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2025 | 🇷🇺 Russia | -4 Tu-22M | Four Tu-22M3 Backfire destroyed on the ground at Belaya, Olenya and Ukrainka air force bases by drone attacks during Ukraine operation "Spiderweb" Detail → |
| 19 Apr 2024 | 🇷🇺 Russia | -1 Tu-22M | Crashed near Stavropol due to an engine fire; one of four crew members died after ejection. Detail → |
| 19 Aug 2023 | 🇷🇺 Russia | -1 Tu-22M | Destroyed on the ground at Soltsi airbase in Novgorod, after a Ukrainian drone attack. Detail → |
| 5 Dec 2022 | 🇷🇺 Russia | -1 Tu-22M | Suffered damage in a long-range drone attack against Dyagilevo air base. Detail → |