A Russian medium-range bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia while attempting to land at an airport near Kamenka in the Irkutsk region. The aircraft, a Tu-22M3, did not carry any missiles at the time of the incident. The crew successfully ejected, and there were no casualties or damage to the ground, according to Russia's Ministry of Defense. The Tu-22M3 is part of Russia's strategic aviation and is capable of carrying nuclear-tipped cruise missiles. It has been used by Moscow in the war against Ukraine. The aircraft can also carry hypersonic 'Kinzhal' missiles and is known by the
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- government Russian Ministry of Defense Statement
