Report: 6 killed in crash of Russian military plane in eastern part of the country

Six crew members were killed in the crash of a Russian military Tu-95 aircraft in the Amur region of eastern Russia. Another person was injured. The plane crashed during an unarmed training flight. Russia is investigating a suspected fuel explosion, but the cause has not yet been officially determined.

Six crew members were killed today (Tuesday) in the crash of a Russian military Tu-95 aircraft in the Amur region of the Russian Far East. Another person on board was injured and evacuated for medical treatment. According to reports, the plane crashed near the village of Krasnoyarovo during a training flight. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the plane was flying without armament and that a commission of the Russian Aerospace Forces was sent to the scene to investigate the circumstances of the accident. Initial reports in Russia suggested that a fuel explosion on the plane may have led to the crash, but no official determination regarding the cause has been published at this stage. The aircraft reportedly belongs to the "Ukrainka" air base in the Amur region. It is a long-range strategic bomber used by the Russian Air Force.