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Tupolev Tu-95
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A Russian Tupolev Tu-95, a nuclear-capable heavy strategic bomber, crashed in flames with the incident caught on camera, killing six people, according to NDTV. The Tu-95 is a Cold War-era turboprop aircraft still central to Russia's long-range bomber fleet, which makes any crash involving it notable. Details on the cause and exact location remain limited.
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A Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber has crashed, with German-language media reporting fatalities among the crew. The Tu-95 is a long-standing Soviet-era turboprop bomber still central to Russia's long-range air forces, which has drawn attention to the incident. Details on the cause of the crash and the number of victims remain limited.
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A Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber has crashed in the Amur region of eastern Russia, according to Ukrainian military outlet Militarnyi. The Tu-95 is a Cold War-era long-range aircraft used by Russia to launch cruise missiles at Ukraine, so news of the loss is drawing attention. Interest is spread across multiple countries, with search interest rising in Italy and France.