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Russian Tu-95MS bomber crash kills eight officers
Original: Tu-95MS bomber crashed in Russia, killing eight officers. Some helped organize missile strikes on Ukraine. https:// medu
A Tu-95MS strategic bomber has crashed in Russia, killing eight officers aboard, according to Meduza's report. The outlet notes that some of the dead officers had helped organize Russian missile strikes against Ukraine. The cause of the crash and the exact location were not given in the report, and further official details from the Russian military remain limited.
Why now: The crash killed crew involved in missile strikes on Ukraine, drawing attention amid the ongoing war.
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