Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire Losses, Crashes & Deliveries
Every recorded loss, crash, shoot-down, retirement and delivery involving the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire, each with a date and source. See the Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire overview.
Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire losses, crashes & deliveries
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JUN 152026
Tu-22M
Crash
🇷🇺 Russia · Tu-22M3 strategic bomber entered a steep nosedive and crashed during a training flight near Svirsk, Irkutsk Oblast; crew reportedly ejected and survived.
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JUN 12025
4× Tu-22M
Destroyed
🇷🇺 Russia · Four Tu-22M3 Backfire destroyed on the ground at Belaya, Olenya and Ukrainka air force bases by drone attacks during Ukraine operation "Spiderweb"
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APR 22025
Tu-22M
Crash
🇷🇺 Russia · Tu-22M3 crashed near Buret, Usolsky District; all four crew ejected but one died.
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APR 192024
Tu-22M
Crash
🇷🇺 Russia · Crashed near Stavropol due to an engine fire; one of four crew members died after ejection.
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AUG 192023
Tu-22M
Destroyed
🇷🇺 Russia · Destroyed on the ground at Soltsi airbase in Novgorod, after a Ukrainian drone attack.
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DEC 52022
Tu-22M
Destroyed
🇷🇺 Russia · Suffered damage in a long-range drone attack against Dyagilevo air base.