Russia's Tu-95 Strategic Bomber Crashes During Training Flight, Killing 6

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Russia's Tu-95 Strategic Bomber Crashes During Training Flight, Killing 6

A Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the Far Eastern Amur region, killing six crew members and injuring another, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

According to the ministry, the injured crew member was evacuated to a medical facility for treatment, The Caspian Post reports.

The aircraft crashed in a remote area and was not carrying any ammunition, the ministry said.

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Russia's Tu-95 Strategic Bomber Crashes During Training Flight, Killing 6

A Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in the Far Eastern Amur region, killing six crew members and injuring another, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.