Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire Losses, Crashes & Deliveries
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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 or all military aircraft events.
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Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire losses, crashes & deliveries
Jun 15
🇷🇺 Russia
Tu-22M
· Crash
Tu-22M3 strategic bomber entered a steep nosedive and crashed during a training flight near Svirsk, Irkutsk Oblast; crew reportedly ejected and survived.
Jun 1
🇷🇺 Russia
4× Tu-22M
· Destroyed
Four Tu-22M3 Backfire destroyed on the ground at Belaya, Olenya and Ukrainka air force bases by drone attacks during Ukraine operation "Spiderweb"
Apr 19
🇷🇺 Russia
Tu-22M
· Crash
Crashed near Stavropol due to an engine fire; one of four crew members died after ejection.
Aug 19
🇷🇺 Russia
Tu-22M
· Destroyed
Destroyed on the ground at Soltsi airbase in Novgorod, after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Dec 5
🇷🇺 Russia
Tu-22M
· Destroyed
Suffered damage in a long-range drone attack against Dyagilevo air base.