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Six crew die as Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes in Far East
Local officials said Tu-95 pilots steered clear of homes before the Sept. 29, 2026 Amur crash; Defence Ministry reported six dead, one hurt, no weapons aboard.
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About Tupolev Tu-95
The Tupolev Tu-95 is a large Soviet nuclear-capable, four-engine turboprop strategic bomber and missile launch platform. First flown in 1952, the Tu-95 entered service with the Long-Range Aviation of the Soviet Air Forces in 1956 and was first used in combat in 2015. It is expected to serve the Russian Aerospace Forces until at least 2040.
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