Russian Military Plane Crashes in Amur Region, Six Crew Members Dead

Summary

A Russian TU-95 military plane crashed during a training flight in the Amur region, killing six crew members and injuring one. The aircraft reportedly did not carry ammunition and went down far from human settlements.

Key Points
  • A Russian TU-95 aircraft crashed during a training flight in the Amur region of far eastern Russia.
  • Six crew members were killed and one was injured and taken for treatment, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
  • The plane reportedly crashed far from human settlements and was not carrying ammunition.
  • Unverified social media videos showed fire and smoke at the apparent crash site.
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